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26 maj 2017 · The term ‘economy class syndrome’ refers to the occurrence of thrombotic events during long-haul flights that mainly occur in passengers in the economy class of the aircraft.
Causes of economy class syndrome. Lack of adequate fluids, and dehydration caused by drinking alcohol which induces diuresis (an increase in urination), contribute to an increase in blood viscosity. Learn more about causes of traveller's thrombosis.
Zespół klasy ekonomicznej (ang. economy class syndrome, ECS) – schorzenie powodowane przez długotrwałe unieruchomienie, bądź ograniczenie ruchowe (np. w fotelu lotniczym lub autobusowym), które prowadzi do ostrego zapalenia żył głębokich podudzi u osób podróżujących.
6 sty 2023 · Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, when it happens during long-haul flights, it is also called “economy class syndrome.” The first economy class syndrome was reported in the early 1950s.
The term 'economy class syndrome' refers to the occurrence of thrombotic events during long-haul flights that mainly occur in passengers in the economy class of the aircraft. This syndrome results from several factors related to the aircraft cabin (immobilization, hypobaric hypoxia and low humidity) ….
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]) pandemic has presently stunted the growth of the airline industry, but the number of long-distance flights will surely continue to increase like it did before the pandemic.
What is Economy Class Syndrome? (Travel Related Thrombosis) Deep vein thrombosis, also called traveler’s thrombosis or DVT, has been linked to the low mobility fostered by long-haul flights and other forms of protracted travel in cramped spaces, such as automobile, bus and train trips.
