Information sheet for passengers requiring
Medical Clearance – MEDIF, part two
In accordance with IATA Resolution 700, attachment A, 29
th
edition, December 2010
1.
Cardiac condition: ~ Yes ~ No
Angina: ~ Yes ~ No When was last episode?
– Is the condition stable? ~ Yes ~ No
– Functional class of the patient? (CSS) ~ Angina with strenuous activity ~ with moderate activity
~ with mild activity ~ with rest or minimal activity
– Can the patient walk 100 metres at a normal pace or climb 10–12 stairs without symptoms? ~ Yes ~ No
Myocardial infarction: ~ Yes ~ No Date:
– Complications? ~ Yes ~ No If yes, give details:
– Stress EKG done? ~ Yes ~ No If yes, what was the result? MET’s or Watt
– If angioplasty or coronary bypass, can patient walk 100 yards/metres
at a normal pace or climb 10–12 stairs without symptoms? ~ Yes ~ No
Cardiac failure: ~ Yes ~ No When was last episode?
– Is the patient controlled with medication? ~ Yes ~ No
– Functional class of the patient? ~ No symptoms ~
Shortness of breath (SOB) with moderate exertion
~ SOB with minimal exertion ~ Shortness of breath at rest
Syncope: ~ Yes ~ No When was last episode?
– Investigations: ~ Yes ~ No If yes, state results?
2.
Chronic pulmonary condition: ~ Yes ~ No
Has the patient had recent arterial blood gases? ~ Yes ~ No
Blood gases were taken on ~ Room air ~ Oxygen Litres per minute (LPM)
– If yes, what were the results? pCO
2
[kPa/mmHg] pO
2
[kPa/mmHg]
% Saturation Date of exam:
Does the patient retain CO
2
? ~ Yes ~ No
Has his/her condition deteriorated recently? ~ Yes ~ No
Can patient walk 100 yards/metres at a normal pace or climb 10–12 stairs without symptoms? ~ Yes ~ No
Has the patient ever taken a commercial aircraft in his/her current medical status? ~ Yes ~ No
– If yes, when?
– Did the patient have any problems?
3.
Psychiatric conditions: ~ Yes ~ No
Is there a possibility that the patient will become agitated during fl ight? ~ Yes
~ No
Has he/she taken a commercial aircraft before? ~ Yes ~ No
– If yes, date of travel? Did the patient travel: ~ alone ~ escorted?
4.
Seizure: ~ Yes ~ No
What type of seizures?
Frequency of the seizures:
When was the last seizure?
Are the seizures controlled by medication? ~ Yes ~ No
5.
Prognosis for the trip: ~ Good ~ Poor
Signature of physician (or facsimile): Date:
Note: Cabin attendants are not authorized to give special assistance (e.g. lifting, meals) to particular passengers, to the detriment of their service to other passengers. Additionally, they are trained only in fi rst aid and
are not permitted to administer any injection, or give medication. Important: Fees, if any, relevant to the provision of the above information and for carrier-provided special equipment are to be paid by the passenger
concerned.