.A flight operated by Ibom Air from Abuja to Lagos made an air return to Abuja shortly after take-off as a result of a passenger’s worsening medical condition.
Following a medical emergency involving a female passenger on Ibom Air Flight 561 from Abuja to Lagos shortly after take-off, the cabin crew responded swiftly, administering oxygen, CPR, and other first-aid protocols.
Prior to the flight’s departure, the Senior Cabin Crew Member was advised of a Passenger with Reduced Mobility (PRM), travelling with her husband and family. It was noted that: “shortly after take-off, and as the crew initiated in-flight service, a medical emergency was reported in the cabin. The SCCM and the team immediately evaluated the situation and made a public announcement requesting medical personnel onboard, but none was available.”
In line with first-aid best practice, the crew promptly applied the DRABCDE protocol, Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure. The passenger, who had no detectable pulse or breathing, was moved to the galley area where CPR and oxygen administration were carried out. At that point, the Captain decided to return to Abuja to ensure the passenger received immediate medical attention. During the return flight, the crew took turns performing chest compressions and providing updates to the captain until landing.
“Upon arrival, the passenger, who had been successfully resuscitated by the Ibom Air crew, was handed over to the airport’s emergency medical response team for further care. At the time of transfer, the passenger’s pulse and breathing had been revived, and she was reported stable. The flight was subsequently turned around and resumed service.
“The flight was subsequently turned around and resumed service to Lagos,” the airline noted, while commending both the professionalism of its crew and the swift intervention of Abuja airport’s medical team
Source : Nigerian Tribune
