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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 12:18 pm
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joesmoe
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Originally Posted by MusicCityMom
If the person was not seated they could sustain injuries from falling or hitting something. They could also bit their tongue and have unpleasant bleeding. If a seizure lasts a while they could also aspirate stomach contents and obstruct their airway and/or get aspiration pneumonia. I am surprised that after 3 seizures this plane did not divert in order get medical attention for this person.
Agreed. Though maybe this was common for the person (which doesn't explain why they would be seeking a medical professional's assistance).
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