@@TanjaMacyyy Not every few weeks. I believe it's every year. I know because my daughter needed an EpiPen and we replaced it ($250.00 bucks) every year. Thankfully, her body changed and she was no longer allergic to walnuts. The only thing she was allergic to, which we found out by accident. Don't ask.
@@TanjaMacyyy They don't need to be replaced that frequently and every single airline in the world could afford to have multiple epipens on every single one of their flights. They have a duty of care to their passengers and make a wealth of profit every year.
@@sophia-monetespecially when you're a adult! Are you freaking kidding me. I have are everything from street food in Korea to NY. I couldn't imagine having a food allergy I didn't know about as a grown man. Everyone I know with food allergies usually found out as a kid.
@@o0oGhsto0o You can develop an allergy later in life. When I was in my late 50’s I had a severe allergic reaction and after all the blood tests it turned out the culprit was a single Aleve. I used to take Aleve every day for months when I was recovering from a shoulder injury. And years later I’m allergic to that, aspirin and other anti inflammatories.
@@o0oGhsto0o I didn't have a coconut allergy till my 20's, the human body is wild and likes to drop these bombs at the worst times. I got lucky in finding out by drinking coconut tea I'd just gotten and my mouth broke out in severe ulcers one morning so I could get it quickly checked out and diagnosed, but I couldn't imagine having that on a plane.
Any establishment should have any kind of medicine for an allergic reaction, specially, restaurants! I've lost count how many people have died in restaurants in a matter of minutes because it didn't have any medication for an allergic reaction.
One small decision, to volunteer or to stay quiet, saved not just ones life but saved many others and changed air history. Thank you, Dr.Mike, for doing the right thing! edit: So some people are saying it's a law in the united states, and i have no idea if that's true, it probably is but thank you all for pointing that out. The meaning for this comment was just to thank Dr.Mike for being responsible and doing the right thing since there are so many ways to interpret this situation. (like a dermatologist or a dentist, they need to know cpr yes apparently, but it's not an occurrence many times, especially for a plane emergency like this one) 💗💖 Another edit to clear up some things, I just wanted to appreciate doctor mike and how he saved someones life but that impact has also affected others. In the video, even dr. Mike said he asked himself if he should stay quiet or volunteer because it's the right thing to do even if the law says something about it. Sorry this was so long but there are SO MANY comments and replies. All I wanted to do was thank Dr.Mike for his courage and bravery because some others wouldn't do what he had done.
Can you even do that? To stay quiet when you are a doctor? Legally? Not talking about the moral side of it. If that guy had died- being a doctor I would have just died of shame...
I don't know exactly. I think over here they can if they want too but over in Europe they can't you have to help if a medical emergency is going on. When I get a chance, i'll ask one of my older brothers he, works in Long Island.
@@Dragon-712 I know it´s difficult, my Mum is a dentist, a specialist, so OK, she is a doctor and she knows "the basics" but after many years of practicing dentistry she would clearly not be that great at helping somebody who might be having some cardiac issues etc. Still better than a non-doctor but...
Should never have been a question. I'm a retired Respiratory Therapist. And will always be a Cardiopulmonary specialist, retired or not! I will never ask myself if I should or shouldn't. Never!
This is why I always have my EpiPen on me, not just for me, but for emergencies involving other people. Good job Doc!! You have saved more than one life in doing this alone, not just that guy on the plane, but many more to come
The fact the senate leader saw an issue and immediately lobbied (in a good way) to get it fixed shouldn't be overlooked. Regardless of party, that's a win for the American people Edit: for those of you in the comments arguing over if chuck is evil or not, how about let's not idolize/demonize our politicians, and hold them to account regardless of party.
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehr There are a lot of politicians doing good all the time. It's a dirt slinging game though. And the awful doom and gloom and conspiracy stuff is what gets clicks and views.
It was election season and he saw a super easy way to get a bunch of positive publicity with a very well liked internet figure. Don't pretend it was selfless. Yes the result was good but I can almost guarantee the reasoning was not selfless.
@14768 who gives a flying f*** if it wasn't selfless? Politicians jobs are supposed to be helping Americans out. He did that. The fact that we liked it and wanted him back is how it's SUPPOSED to work
It's insane that an emergency kit on a commercial airplane didn't have one already, and it sounds like that kit lacks a lot of other stuff. Plus every flight should have a doctor on board. What if there wasn't one that time? He would probably have died.
This is amazing, my father recently had an allergic reaction on a flight back home some months ago and they had an epipen on board, it saved his life. Thank you
Thank You, Dr. Mike for your heroism. You answered the call, and didn't remain quiet. You used critical thinking and analysis to solve the problem. You saved a life. You are a doctor. You are the doctor we need in this world. Thank You! Ralph
I am one of the assistants to the flight attendants who helps clear and clean planes. One of our jobs it to check if the first aid kit is fully stocked before every flight and we now have 2 pens in each kit. Thanks Doctor Mike!!
@HannaFaePlanton-if5rqfrom what I understand it’s not like a flight attendant who is on board for the flight but rather the staff who ensures there’s food emergency kits and other supplies on the plane and they clear and clean them as the original comment said. I might be mistaken but that’s what I got from my research. Maybe they have different titles in different places?
@@jonathanrex I'm a retired Chicago journalist and I'm very critical of what my gen saw coming decades ago. But a tragically ignorant, apathetic public bears a great deal of the blame, too. We can only put so much information right in front of the public. We can't magically infuse readers/viewers with critical thinking skills.
@@jonathanrexa journalist has several checks to pass for accuracy. Social media has no such standards. The media hurts people by what it chooses not to report, not by what it reports. This is far too nuanced for the average American. They prefect good vs evil, black vs white, up vs down. Real problems don't work that way.
This happened to me, Air Canada flight, no previous severe allergy, so no epipens. I went into anaphylactic shock, there was an A&E nurse on the flight. There were no epipens, the nurse administered epinephrene while still waiting for ground Dr to decide what to do. I was dying, it was terrifying for me and my children, she was my hero. Having epipens on all flights is so important. Thank you. I carry my own epipens now!
there are so many unknown heroes that do this and walk around every day, and nobody knows their extraordinary achievements and kindness and expertise they carry, and they often dont have social media. Salute to those heroes!
Not surprising, Paramedics / Emergency nurses / doctors practice this stuff al the time. A family medicine doctor prescribes EpiPens, they don't usually see emergencies.
As a nurse, it never occurred to me that planes would not have epipens on board!! Thank you for sharing this information and for the difference you have made in the world!!
@@3Zeppoli Last few long haul flights it's been sour cream pretzels. No good for gluten and dairy allergies (always disappointed lactose intolerant), but anaphylaxis is far rarer for those than for nuts of any kind.
When I was taking kids into the woods, often times hours away from any professional medical help, even I carried an epi pen. Don't ask how I got them. The only are good for a year.
...Except that he has not performed for an influence, but for an impact. Influence is about marketing, impact is about making an actual change. ...And we all know who impresses us more. :)
@@dayoonman3264yeah, and saved lives, because that what vaccines do. Ever seen a little kid die of whooping cough? It’s not fun and EASILY preventable and safe.
As a retired 911 medic the best part of the story he kinda glossed over is yes the epi we give for a cardiac arrest is significantly different that epi pens. Not only packaged differently but way different concentrate and strength. Plus he didn’t mention whether there was an empty syringe in the kit which he would have needed to draw it up. The medicine math he had to do to estimate the correct dose is crazy. Hats off Doc.
What would they have used to draw the epi to use in the heart with the much thicker needle he mentioned before saying he had to do caculations to figure out the dosage difference???
@@ronteazy First, epi isn’t injected into the heart any more for anything. It’s injected into the bloodstream via an IV or at least a saline or heparin lock. The latter is a much less concentrated formula, and more needs to be used, and pushed fairly quickly so it needs a larger lumen needle. The size difference in the epipen’s needle is probably about a 20 or even a 22. The one for the heart is more like an 18 or even 16, maybe a lot bigger if indeed what they had in the kit really was for direct cardiac use. Regardless of needle size here,Mike would have had to inject a much higher volume of medication to get the right amount of drug on board, because the formula for cardiac use is vastly less concentrated. Most injections are a fraction of a milliliter; this would have had to be a *lot* more, and that would hurt like a bear. Sorry, I don’t feel like doing the calculation to say exactly what it would have been.
I know you get teased for telling this story so often, but I can’t even imagine what is must have been like in that moment, knowing that you’ve just assumed responsibility for this person’s life and that he could die in front of you. It’s definitely a feeling one doesn’t forget. You’ve changed (and possibly saved) so many lives simply by stepping up in this one event, and I’m certain you’ll continue to change and save many lives for years to come. Thank you!❤️
@@franciscoantonio5306 When someone does something like this and retells the story, people often say they are bragging about it, or try to minimize it like “all you needed was epi, gg ez.” Not taking into the account of the dosage change and what to set it to, accounting roughly for a patient’s weight all while someone is actively getting closer and closer to death as you do math.
I am a physician and was in the same situation. I’m a psychiatrist and a pediatrician and used to be an EMT. I hesitated for a moment thinking an ER doc might be on board but volunteered. They had no Epi pen on board so I asked the pilot to make an announcement asking if any passengers had an epi pen on board. Several passengers donated their epi pens. I asked if any passengers had prednisone and they did. That reduced the inflammation. Different method with same result for the passenger.
He talked about this story when it happened on a video of his and yes, the first thing they did was ask if anyone has an EpiPen but sadly no one did on that flight @@thehotwombat
My friend had a seizure in a public place. A doctor wanted to have her medical aid plan and info before helping her. The money was more important to him. It was a grand mal seizure, she could have died.
This isnt just about his actions on the plane, but about his reach and social media presence and how not every social media presence is bad, especially if used in the correct way. What an awesome guy.
The fact that planes didnt have epipens before in insane to me Edit: For all those argumening they are so expensive, almost everywhere outside the US they are like 50$ per and since they wouldn't buy one at a time there would most likely be a bulk discount Second edit: i searched up how much it cost to produce it and according to one article its around $1
Exactly! Even after hearing this story, it’s still crazy to me that only 70% of airplanes have epipens. Like, why not make…EVERY plane have epipens? I get that there’s probably some supply or budgeting issue in there that affects that, but still. If you are all trapped in the air for a significant amount of time, EVERY plane should have epipens. It’s literally life-saving.
That’s hindsight. I’m curious how many allergic reactions on airlines turn into anaphylaxis. Epi pens aren’t cheap and don’t store for long periods. Single dose vials and syringes are a good choice. But if there isn’t a necessity I can understand why it wasn’t planned for
@bellethebibliophile the price really depends on where you buy it, here where I live it's 45$ including tax for one dose so why a plane companies would buy it in the US that has 2x or even 4x the price of most other countries especially in Europe idk
Absolute proof one person can make a huge difference! Air safety has improved just because of two people. The patient and the Dr. A true definition of a Hero!
As a flight attendant, I always check the med kit to see if our plane has epinephrine or if it’s one of without. I want to know beforehand if not. From my understanding, the kit can be without it but it will have a “waiver” saying it’s not in the kit. We are taught basic life saving measures and have doctors on call 24/7 but I’m always so thankful for any medical professional who steps up to help with an emergency onboard.
All flight attendants used to be unmarried registered nurses. Obviously nurses because medically trained staff is important but unmarried because they thought they would be more dedicated and dependable if they didn’t have a husband. In any case we take for granted just how skilled the “air waiting staff” actually are. That probably explains why my rum and Coke sucks but I’ve never felt safer then when I’m surrounded with super skilled emergency response workers. (Some of the worst food and service I’ve ever had, but I wouldn’t have it any other way, keep being vigilant and keeping us safe, I’ll just bring my own bag lunch).
@@john-paulsilke893 Maybe on Some airline but certainly not on all! Their training and qualifications used to center more on how they looked and how to serve customers and had very little to do with their health! I wish what you said about the nursing skills was the truth.
That’s stuff expires to right? It would have to be replaced. I think it’s like 12-18 months. Worked at a prison and we had to check so many things every day
@@mollyhall2954 the real reason flight attendants /stewardesses were RN’s back in the early days of passenger flight travel was because of the poor engineering and design of the planes. They were unpressurized, very turbulent and noisy causing many people to have motion sickness and altitude sickness. It reassured passengers someone was qualified to handle medical emergencies..
Former flight attendant here: thank you for volunteering. The only other option would’ve been to call the on call physician and have them give directions over the phone. It’s wildly common for doctors to not volunteer because of the fear of malpractice or insurance getting involved. You not only saved a life, you saved a flight attendant from years of trauma, and having to watch someone die which we are taught to avoid at all costs. Many flight attendants after dealing with severe medical emergencies on flights never go back to work. They are asked to be a doctor, a nurse, a paramedic, a cop, a chef, a security guard, a waitress, and all while in heels…. So thank you.
Same guy who pushed for the nazi restrictions during pandemic but was out partying on a boat while telling the rest of us not to see our family members. The story is embellished like all his stories, sorry to burst your bubble.
Hey so you saved my life too! Pretty much the same thing happened to me. The people who helped me were an emt couple. About 3 min after looking at me they gave me the epipen that the plane had! I still ended up passing out for a bit but after I woke up I was fine. I still don't know what caused my anaphylaxis but we know it wasn't food. I hadn't eaten for about 3 hours before this happened. Thank you for sharing your story that probably ended up saving multiple lives and will continue!
I didn't know this could happen without food. What could it have been, not specifically obviously based on your reply but what were some possibilities?
I mean it is likely there as another qualified professional checking bp or something. Probably a para or nurse or something. At the same time Mike comes across very humble so probably not
@@Starr_Podcastofficial the point of the comment was to say that Dr mike (the guy in the vid) not only saved a life but was humble about it and didnt just take all the credit.
Well, it was a group effort. The flight attendants did their part too, finding him, helping with the medical supplies on board, assisting in making a space to treat the patient. It was a team effort, medicine usually is.
As someone who has experienced unexpected severe allergic reactions, thank you SO much for not staying quiet and saving him! I hope if that ever happens to me, someone will be there to help!
Type up your medical allergy details onto a card and have that in the front pocket of your wallet. Tell people you have an allergy so they know in advance in case of an emergency. Some people wear a medical bracelet around their wrist that shows details of their medical conditions.
As a European and former healthcare professional, I'm really confused - how could staying quiet even be an option? I guess US healthcare professionals are not required to help people in emergencies?! Why not?! I understand that there may be someone more qualified to treat a particular ailment, but you still have to go and see if that's the case. To me this sounds more like adding extra bs to tell a better "story".
@@fr5161I wondered myself how staying quiet was even considered an option by a physician…or any healthcare professional, for that matter…. no matter where they’re located. That didn’t settle well with me.
I'm a medical interpreter and I'm 10-12 hrs a day interpreting for non-english speaking patients. When I have to describe how organs work, how a procedure will be done, what the diagnosis is, what caused it, the treatment options, discharge instructions, medications, etc. I must pay 200% concentration on what the doctors are saying, so everyday I'm in shock of what doctors know and do. I have so much respect for them. I just convey their message to patients, but oh lord, Doctors are something else and I think people should appreciate what doctors do, as well as respect and appreciate nurses and all medical staff.
@BC-wj8fx So you're saying there's an established number for "a joke" when I say 200% I mean twice as much as a joke and I'm pretty sure you know what I meant. Why do you get itchy about it?
that's a life-purpose fulfillment right there. To be a catalyst for needed change that will last beyond your own lifetime is incredible. I imagine it feels very fulfilling.
They had the correct medication on board. Just in a different solution. The exact same stuff, but without the autoinjector pen. Can you believe we don't have epipens in ambulances? We have the 1ml/mg solution in a vial and go with that. Same stuff.
@@TheDeathClawOmlet If you have a standard 5ml or 10ml vial, with 1mg/ml solution you can pretty easily calculate the correct dosage. In paramedicine we always use solutions. Not pre-filled syringes.
@@juhovalio5906 Preach! I’m a first responder, so trust me, I get it. I could write a whole book on this fiasco.... Like some people here mentioned, there are some states that have expanded BLS training to include syringe injectable epinephrine, but most still rely on EAIs in ambulances. Which is a whole other soapbox I won't be getting on rn. It’s just frustrating because the lack of consistency is truly just a f*cking nightmare for those of us putting things into practice out in the field. Especially in the state I'm in right now. There's so much variability even within our own state from county to county, it almost feels hopeless to push for any standardization at all. It's exhausting, but we try anyway.
Everyone has the power to do good things and to help other people. There are dozens of ways you could help other people. I encourage you to do some volunteer work at a charity or show support towards the homeless people in your home town. It means a lot when people are kind and compassionate.
My mother died a sudden death on a plane in 1997 and I wondered for years if having an AED (this was 1997) on each flight might have saved her from dying at 58. I appreciate the public role you have adopted so successfully and how you have helped de- mystify medicine . Keep up the good work - you are already changing lives - I’m excited for your future
My Daddy died in 2005 from a heart attack in a public place. I have wondered so many times if there had been an AED machine available in that specific spot, if he may have possibly been able to be saved!?! We live in a very small town. We stay decades behind the rest of the nation it seems. They have started to be implemented in more spots since then, thankfully.... but I do feel it should be a requirement to have one in every public space, just to be safe!!!! It is always worth having it there and never ever having to use it, than it is for something like that to happen and not be prepared. I am very sorry about the loss of your Momma. 😢 Parents are irreplaceable for sure.
They offer AED training at a lot of CPR training classes now. I highly recommend. I'm so sorry that happened. Edit - I started to get certified every couple of years after my half-brother died choking in a room full of adults. I wasn't there, but I knew I wanted to at least be prepared if I ever was in that room.
@@GivingPaybackIt only works in electrical disturbances of the heart not a blockage. Most older men die of plaque blockages or blood clots. It’s not a cure-all.
🎉I was so happy that day our inflight medical kit’s EpiPen returned. I didn't know this story, but thank you so much!! As a flight attendant and an RN, some weird things happened, like “we no longer carry EpiPens” and “we no longer do CPR hands-on training” for the flight attendant training. I spoke out, but the company didn't listen to how important it was to have those! Finally, it’s been several years now, but we now have both back. Thank you, Dr!!!!!
My daughter has a severe peanut allergy and I cannot tell you how moved I am by your story and action. Thank you for stepping up to save that man’s life and going even further so that everyone can travel more safely.
It amazes me how little people prepare for something bad to happen, even if it only rakes a small effort. Airlines and other mass travel organisations should be forced to plan for these things, it takes so little effort to do so.
They really need to seriously upgrade emergcy med kits to near paramedic level on not only planes but really all forms of mass transit. Anywhere that it would take an hour to get to an ER.
@@sirmalus5153 If I had a time machine my first stop would be North Africa in 1980 during the filming of Yellow Beard. I'd give Marty Feldman an Epipen.
I saw a video of a dog that alerts to peanuts for a child's safety.... first thought: that is wonderful mans bestie saving lives.......... Second thought: that poor pooch.... all dogs like peanut butter and he can NEVER have any EVER AGAIN.... when he gets excited about smelling peanuts the grownups FLIP OUT!!!!
Last year, I had an anaphylaxis reaction to a medication I had been taking many times before. I was fortunate when this happened to be in àn outpatient area at a hospital. A quick response made sure I am still here today.
@AlmostaFlipinSkater yes he did save life directly, no doubt of that. It's the govt and the lobbying airline which didn't legislate the epipen on every flight has been costing lives all these years for profit sake.
As a former flight attendant who worked during the 90s and early 2000s, I want to say thank you! I encountered several allergy situations with passengers, which, although not as emergency-level as yours, were still quite frightening. It was always alarming to realize that we had no way to assist if an epinephrine injector was needed and the passenger didn't have one. Additionally, at that time, we required a licensed medical provider's permission just to unseal the medical kit on board. This is a significant step forward in ensuring safety on flights and will provide reassurance to both crew members and passengers in the future. Thank you!
Do you still need to contact an MD in order to break the kit?! I’d hate to be on a plane, have someone actively going into anaphylactic shock, only to be told the medications on hand can’t be used unless you get MD approval. There are plenty of times in which I’ve had to pull and administer meds urgently then obtain the order or sign off afterwards.
@@JamieLeeSenteney-dn7dg To be completely honest, I know if I were faced with the choice between getting in trouble for breaking protocol and saving someone's life, and was certain about it, I'm sure as hell saving a life. “Ask forgiveness, not permission.” - Grace Hopper
Not serving peanuts on flights anymore went a long way for me personally. I used to fly as an unaccompanied minor a lot and I have a deathly peanut allergy. I got handed little packets of poison while my parents were hours away about 6 times a year
@@JamieLeeSenteney-dn7dgDunno how it is at the airline the OP is talking about, regulations may differ. But yes, you still need MD approval to unseal the emergency kit. If no MD is on board it is approved via the Captain and there’s also a method to communicate with medical staff on the ground via satellite as well. So you would never not administer/unseal the kit, just would be an extra step via Captain/MD ground support.
Sounds like a great reason to have at least one person on board a flight that has enough training to administer something like an epipen without requiring a doctor's order...hmmmmmmm.
Same thing happened to us. 2 yr old went into anaphylactic shock over the pacific ocean to an allergy we didn’t know she had. All they had was benadryl in a vial and a needle. Flt staff was not allowed to administer it. Pilot gave the call 3x, Dr. finally answered the call. Dr administered it and all was good thanks to him. Bless you Dr. Mike and the Dr. on our flight. Such a helpless feeling when you see your loved one, a child no less, suffering and there’s nothing you can do. Kudos FAA for implementing Epi-pens!
Doctors risk their license giving care on a plane like that. If something goes wrong, they could get completely screwed. The good doctors stand up anyways. Happy for you!
@@alexandraharkinsDepending on the flight (notably multiple European countries, which can include international flights) a doctor may be legally required to provide treatment in an emergency. Generally on USA jurisdiction flights the AMAA protects doctors providing/not providing such treatment unless there is gross negligence or willful misconduct (it's probably also a good idea to refuse compensation, though AFAIK the AMAA provides protection regardless, so that might only be a consideration under some states' Good Samaritan laws).
This is amazing. I'm glad that Dr. Mike was able to change it so that a majority of planes now have life-saving medicine on board because sometimes you have an allergy to something and just don't know it
My allergist says, "Everyone on the planet is allergic to everything on the planet, but until their bodies reaches it's threshold they won't know it." I'm 63 and in the last 27 months I am entering the ER over so many things that I have always enjoyed. Including green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, turkey, and beef... and my list is growing. 😮 BTW, My insurance doesn't pay for urgent care, except at an ER. My doctor doesn't risk me having a huge issue and has instructed me to be seen at the ER.
@@sherrih6375Seriously. You can develop an allergy at anytime in your life. I’ve developed idiopathic anaphylaxis aka I have anaphylactic reactions that have no identifiable cause. My suspicion is it’s stress that’s triggering it as it always happens either after I’ve been sick or dealing with a stressful situation. Before I was slowly collecting intolerances that caused severe gastrointestinal issues and respiratory issues that are probably allergies, as they’ve mostly resolved with my plethora of antihistamines. But I still have to keep epipens at all times. Immune systems have a limit and are temperamental.
My ex didn't know he was allergic to bees stibgs until one day, while driving with the windows down, a bee made it into his car and stung him. His throat started closing. He made it to the hospital on time. After that, he carried an epipen everywhere.
@juhovalio5906 The point is that a lay person is not going to know the dosage of epinephrine. Thus, the auto injection will save a life quickly. With no medical professional required.
As someone who went into anaphylactic shock at prom with no epipen- thank you. The feeling knowing that you are slowly suffocating is terrifying and I could not imagine being thousands of miles in the sky with no access to medical. 😖
The only allergy I have (and is deadly)is to cats and I can't imagine having to need this in my life one day because I fell asleep at someone's house only to find out in the middle of the night there was a cat and I'm now dying in my sleep
Exactly! If all airlines isn't going to do it volunteerily, then there should be a law to require 100% of Airlines to carry epipens, not just 70% of them.
I have went into anaphylactic shock over a new medication. It is so terrifying that I will take NO medication to this day but Tylenol & that was over 30 years ago. I had bronchitis a couple years ago, went to Urgent care who gave me meds for it. I had to go sit in ER before I would take it. I know it sounds stupid but it was that terrifying. Now epipens are so expensive I don’t have one anymore.
That's amazing that you were able to not only save one life but help potentially save countless lives in the future! Chuck Shumer is my congressman and he has done a lot of good things and this story makes me really happy to hear.
Chuck Shumer is a moron im sorry but as a Californian we laugh at him even with us having schiff and newsom shumer is a laughing stock this may have been the only thing hes ever done that ive supported which is just bottom line lowest of the low why hasnt everyone already done this type of situation so not very impressive sorry
countless lives? How many ppl have died from this on airplanes? ......that's right: zero. (technically, "zero" could be considered "countless", but I don't want to get into a number theory war).
@@DrDeuteron it may not happen every day, but its not zero. If even one life is saved in the next 10 years I'd call that a win. Damn, why do so many people on the internet these days need to make everything negative. This is literally a story about saving lives, I thought that was a good thing. 🤦
We've had Epipens on Australian airlines now for as long as I have been flying as a crew member. That's almost 30 years. I'm surprised to listen to this story but pleased at the outcome. And who doesn't love Dr Mike?😍
I am going to be cynical here and say that the reason the airlines have Epipens on aircraft is down to $$. $70 for a pen vs hundreds of thousands of dollars to divert for a medical emergency.
Dr. Mike does family med for a reason. Every plane has epi. Code epi is the whole syringe, IV. Anaphylaxis is half the syringe, IM. This is basic medicine. He is not a wizard. He's an emotional propagandists most physicians don't respect.
@@ricbarker4829 you are being too cynical, having epipens would mean you have to have them on every flight, and replace them when they expire. I have a feeling that that would cost more than diverting once in a blue moon. Of course the story changes if they can get the EpiPen with bulk discounts
As someone with a severe dairy allergy who’s gone into anaphylactic shock before, multiple times, this really hits close to home. Thank you for saving lives and for your genuine, thoughtful approach to medicine-it means so much.
i read that some airlines still cheap out on them because they have to be replaced every year and they cost around $800 in the US. they literally could sustain this by increasing seat prices in the cent range...
THANK YOU!! I have a condition that resembles allergies. I do carry an EPI actually two. So asking passengers if anyone has is helpful too. You’re Amazing and a hero!!
Last flight I went on I had a panic attack blacked out and woke up in the hospital, props to any of the people in the medical field that step up when there needed most, I respect y’all a lot!❤
@@justinakers3196well at one point he wasn’t a dr. Happy he stuck through a difficult education path to make a change one day. So yes don’t doubt your value in a world full of people just like you 👍🏾
Only one on 12,5million flyers happens this to. NO ONE has ever died from anaphylactic shock on a plane.. Bro has a great story, but the mothers that are dying during childbirth in the usa need attention!!!!
That’s a crazy huge oversight. How many people have allergies that we know of? Then think about all those who have allergies and don’t know, like in this case. Thankfully this man was there to save his life. God bless man, you’re a hero.
I keep an epi pen and narcan in my bag, on me, at all times. Same with a set in my car and kitchen. I thankfully have never had to epi pen myself (yet), I have been rushed to the ER though for an allergic reaction. It’s terrifying. So terrifying. I have had to use the narcan once on a coworker of mine in college. It still is hard for me to even talk about but I’ll never not have it on me now. I keep those 2, my rescue inhaler and first aid on me 247. You never know if anyone will need it! This is awesome!!!!
Sad that it takes a social media doctor to change how things operate, rather then listen to medical professionals before hand and their reccomendations. Its always been a trend with our species that we wait till horrible things happen for us to change how we think and act and expectations.
As a Flight Attendant, I can tell you that we thank God when medical professionals help us in these situations. We are not Doctors so on behalf of all Airline employees Thank You !❤
I hope you were joking when you said THANK GOD. GODS DO NOTHING, I hope you thank the doctor and the flight crew or anyone who can help, they are the REAL HEROES. Gods are worthless.
@@oldedwardian1778Agree with 100%. Airlines should have at least some minimal medications on board. If an airliner doesn’t have such life-saving medical equipment, they should be fined.
@ Girl please realize that the only person on an aircraft that can inject another person with any medication no matter what it is, has to hold a medical license. We can’t just stick medication into someone because we have an idea of what is going on. We don’t know if they have taken other medications that could interact negatively with what we give them so….once again I thank GOD when someone with medical training helps us out.
Type up your medical allergy details onto a card and have that in the front pocket of your wallet. Tell people you have an allergy so they know in advance in case of an emergency. Some people wear a medical bracelet around their wrist that shows details of their medical conditions.
As a guy with an anaphylactic level food allergy - i just want to say thank you. Ive had difficulty just taking my own epipen on flights. Obviously every single time I i point black refuse to let anyone take it from me. But its good to hear you managed to get this ridiculously simple, pitentially life saving treatment, on flight and endorsed vy authorities - is next level. You might have saved that one gentlemans life. But no dount you've saved many more in future.
We`ve had them on Australian flights my entire life over 30yrs and I suffer from it so I am not sure what is wrong with USA I am sure they let you take guns on board.
Hearing that someone who could make change, saw this doctors video, saw an issue and as quickly as they could, made a change that would save lives, got me crying. This is the change we wish to see in the world. Good change. Change that benefits the people.
That's brilliant. So many people can be helped now this is available. I don't have any allergies, that I'm aware of, but it's good to know it's there for whoever does need it.
Wow, as a person with several allergies, this is so comforting to hear. I carry mine on me at all times, I couldn’t imagine the fear of discovering anaphylaxis on a plane. So happy for this change!
It’s terrifying! I found out I was allergic to peanuts on a plane whilst flying as an unaccompanied minor with my sister in 2004. I was 7 years old and my sister was 10. I legitimately thought I was going to die. And I still vividly remember how scared my sister looked and sounded as she frantically pushed the overhead button to get the attention of a flight attendant. They made an emergency landing and I was okay but boyyyy it was a scary day
I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am a mom of two kids with severe food allergies. Although we never travel without the Epi. But, I’ve never had to administer it and we’ve always made it to the ER for that purpose. But having them readily available on planes is a blessing to all the people who don’t know they have anaphylactic reactions.
So cool. I remembering being in an Uber and there was another stranger we picked up. She was a nurse, she was struggling with life itself. Kindly reminded her that she’s a modern day superhero, she helps save people’s lives and she makes a significant impact in the world. She broke down in tears and gave me a big hug when I got out ☺️
As someone who recently just had that same experience except at high school, thank you for helping. My experience was scaring and I’m glad I had help and I’m sure this man is very grateful too. I am not know to any allergy. I was with my favorite teacher who I had know for 3 years and she said “Maddie you’re breaking out in hives.” I checked in the camera app on my phone and within minutes it all happened so fast. I suddenly got really pale, hives spreading and over heating. She sent me straight to the nurse. My throat started to close nearly 2 minute after arriving at the nurse. They injected the emergency EpiPen and called 911 and was transported to the ER in the ambulance. I’m glad I had help and was in a safe environment and I’m sure this man will also be forever grateful.
Thank you for not only volunteering to help a fellow passenger! Thank you for caring for your now patient, keeping him alive and staying calm, though probably freaking out inside! Thank you for stepping up, telling your story and bringing what is the most important medication onto an airplane, to save a life! THANK YOU DOCTOR MIKE for becoming one of the most genuine doctors out there in RUclips land, but also having a caring, loving heart and soul! You are a blessing to so many people's lives, who you've changed in just a few words or a thousand.
It’s crazy how sometimes seemingly the smallest decision we make can have such a large impact on someone or something. To think if you hadn’t volunteered that man may have died and potentially many others could’ve been in the same situation as him. But because you said yes you changed flying on a plane for the whole country for people with allergies. That’s amazing!
@@geekgirl616Doctors who step up in these situations may open themselves up to malpractice suits. They're not covered under "good Samaritan laws" since they are trained medical professionals, but they don't have all of their equipment or resources, so they're essentially liable for poor performance in a situation where poor performance is likely.
God bless you, sir. I have had the terrifying experience of being short of breath on a plane before. Fortunately it worked out and I’m ok typing this, but I’ve never felt so alone as when I was gasping for air surrounded by complete strangers in a tiny claustrophobic cabin. The fact you cared and stepped up and helped even though you didn’t have to makes me emotional.
Thank you, Doctor! As an RN who has responded to a few in-flight emergencies, this means the world!!! I cringed the first time I had to access the medical box. Just grateful I didn't have to attempt a full code.
Thank you, Dr. Mike. As a critical care trained nurse practitioner, one of my biggest fears is that there won't be a stocked jump bag or crash kit on board a flight. What a huge WIN for the American people. You've quite literally saved lives with your actions & story. ❤ P.s. having to calculate the appropriate dose of epi without the internet or any reference material is so anxiety provoking and also takes me back to the days when we actually had to do this in our heads as fast as possible. Thank God for progress.
I am Googling this now. I need to know this info and why he wouldn't just inject into a vein. Is the make up different? Is it because it's for allergic reaction vs being used in a code?
@@ls-vg4pn Intramuscular injection has a slower and more long lasting effect than iv. Iv of adrenaline for anaphylaxia would be a beatdown for the heart. From the muscle the effect is smoother and lasts long.
@@ls-vg4pn And in a code it just doesn't matter anymore if you torture the heart a little bit. That's why it's iv in that case. You want the immediate effect.
@ls-vg4pn don't inject epi into a vein in an uncontrolled setting like this. Subq or IM epinephrine is used in a public setting until IV access can be established and calculations can be made.
We had this situation in a flight I was in, El Salvador to USA, the passage behind us started struggling to breathe and was kicking my seat. He received help from a passenger/physician on board and I could only pray for him. It was an unforgettable experience
You're a good doctor Dr. Mikhail Oskarovich Varshavski. You make me proud to be a former "DOC" in the ARMY and a RN in the civilian world. Good people are hard to find. Keep up the good work.
Having been a flight attendant in the UK between 2007-2019, first off I want to say thank you on behalf of the crew you had on board for coming forward. Not everyone does and it is your right not to, however when we are faced with a situation like that it is a huge relief for us when we do have someone with the knowledge needed by our side. Luckily have always had epipens onboard our flights, I don't know whether that was a UK/EU regulation or whether it was the airline I worked for, but even though I personally have never had to use it (although a few colleagues have), it was always good to know it was there for when we needed it.
Idk how true this is because I almost died on BA back in 2004 after going into anaphylactic shock. I had a chocolate cake containing peanuts (didn’t know I was allergic) and it almost killed me. I was 7 years old flying as an unaccompanied minor with my 10 year old sister. If she hadn’t jumped into action once she saw my body swell up, I think I would’ve died. Luckily she got help and we had an emergency landing in Addis Ababa
Thank you- 🙏🏼 in my personal case it wasn’t an allergy but I almost died on an American Airlines flight from Canada to MIA, and they didn’t even have oxygen tanks filled- I love that this has raised a life saving awareness -
As someone who has almost died from anaphylaxis, I am genuinely eternally grateful that you made the decisions you did. Making traveling safer for all of us with allergies, thank you so much.
Great job Doctor, you’re a real hero! I saved a kid from drowning once at a birthday poop party, one of my proudest moments. Saw him and his sisters years later when I was walking home from school and they remembered me! Was really cool to give them hugs and know he was okay. Proud of you doc
I thought about this also. He didn’t say he asked the people onboard if anyone had an epi-pen (but I’m going to assume he did). I’m really surprised no one had one.
@@Dancemomsfan304if he’s communicating with the pilot and stewards they could easily ask it over the intercom and instruct someone to press their overhead alert button if they have one, which I’m sure they would have done before doing what Mike had to do
It was in the moment and it’s not like doctor mike is the most intelligent person on the planet; so, he just spit balled and got the cardiac arrest idea first and went with it
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Not having epipens on flights is probably one of the biggest oversights ive ever heard of. NIce job Doc Mike
because they are very expensive and need to be replaced every few weeks. usually never used
@@TanjaMacyyy few weeks >???
@@TanjaMacyyy Not every few weeks. I believe it's every year. I know because my daughter needed an EpiPen and we replaced it ($250.00 bucks) every year. Thankfully, her body changed and she was no longer allergic to walnuts. The only thing she was allergic to, which we found out by accident. Don't ask.
@@robertopistone1179 Deez nuts?
@@TanjaMacyyy They don't need to be replaced that frequently and every single airline in the world could afford to have multiple epipens on every single one of their flights. They have a duty of care to their passengers and make a wealth of profit every year.
Having an allergic reaction to an allergy you didn’t even know you had while ON A PLANE MID FLIGHT is beyond terrifying oh my god
Especially when you’re flying over the middle of the ocean with nowhere to land anytime soon 😳 so terrifying!
@@sophia-monetespecially when you're a adult! Are you freaking kidding me. I have are everything from street food in Korea to NY. I couldn't imagine having a food allergy I didn't know about as a grown man. Everyone I know with food allergies usually found out as a kid.
@@o0oGhsto0o
You can develop an allergy later in life. When I was in my late 50’s I had a severe allergic reaction and after all the blood tests it turned out the culprit was a single Aleve.
I used to take Aleve every day for months when I was recovering from a shoulder injury. And years later I’m allergic to that, aspirin and other anti inflammatories.
@@o0oGhsto0o I didn't have a coconut allergy till my 20's, the human body is wild and likes to drop these bombs at the worst times. I got lucky in finding out by drinking coconut tea I'd just gotten and my mouth broke out in severe ulcers one morning so I could get it quickly checked out and diagnosed, but I couldn't imagine having that on a plane.
Any establishment should have any kind of medicine for an allergic reaction, specially, restaurants! I've lost count how many people have died in restaurants in a matter of minutes because it didn't have any medication for an allergic reaction.
One small decision, to volunteer or to stay quiet, saved not just ones life but saved many others and changed air history. Thank you, Dr.Mike, for doing the right thing!
edit: So some people are saying it's a law in the united states, and i have no idea if that's true, it probably is but thank you all for pointing that out. The meaning for this comment was just to thank Dr.Mike for being responsible and doing the right thing since there are so many ways to interpret this situation. (like a dermatologist or a dentist, they need to know cpr yes apparently, but it's not an occurrence many times, especially for a plane emergency like this one) 💗💖
Another edit to clear up some things, I just wanted to appreciate doctor mike and how he saved someones life but that impact has also affected others. In the video, even dr. Mike said he asked himself if he should stay quiet or volunteer because it's the right thing to do even if the law says something about it. Sorry this was so long but there are SO MANY comments and replies. All I wanted to do was thank Dr.Mike for his courage and bravery because some others wouldn't do what he had done.
Can you even do that? To stay quiet when you are a doctor? Legally? Not talking about the moral side of it. If that guy had died- being a doctor I would have just died of shame...
I don't know exactly. I think over here they can if they want too but over in Europe they can't you have to help if a medical emergency is going on. When I get a chance, i'll ask one of my older brothers he, works in Long Island.
@@Dragon-712 I know it´s difficult, my Mum is a dentist, a specialist, so OK, she is a doctor and she knows "the basics" but after many years of practicing dentistry she would clearly not be that great at helping somebody who might be having some cardiac issues etc. Still better than a non-doctor but...
Should never have been a question. I'm a retired Respiratory Therapist. And will always be a Cardiopulmonary specialist, retired or not! I will never ask myself if I should or shouldn't. Never!
He doesn't have a choice, in the US at least.
Anybody with maintained training *must* provide aid if able.
This is why I always have my EpiPen on me, not just for me, but for emergencies involving other people. Good job Doc!! You have saved more than one life in doing this alone, not just that guy on the plane, but many more to come
The fact the senate leader saw an issue and immediately lobbied (in a good way) to get it fixed shouldn't be overlooked. Regardless of party, that's a win for the American people
Edit: for those of you in the comments arguing over if chuck is evil or not, how about let's not idolize/demonize our politicians, and hold them to account regardless of party.
yeah im amazed. it's so rare to hear about a politician doing something good.
@@ohiasdxfcghbljokasdjhnfvaw4ehr There are a lot of politicians doing good all the time. It's a dirt slinging game though. And the awful doom and gloom and conspiracy stuff is what gets clicks and views.
maybe he was allergic too and didnt wanted to die?
It was election season and he saw a super easy way to get a bunch of positive publicity with a very well liked internet figure. Don't pretend it was selfless. Yes the result was good but I can almost guarantee the reasoning was not selfless.
@14768 who gives a flying f*** if it wasn't selfless? Politicians jobs are supposed to be helping Americans out. He did that. The fact that we liked it and wanted him back is how it's SUPPOSED to work
Perfect example of ONE person making a huge difference and possibly saving the lives of thousands. Good on you Doc!!
You mean good on my Senator, Charles Schumer!
It's insane that an emergency kit on a commercial airplane didn't have one already, and it sounds like that kit lacks a lot of other stuff. Plus every flight should have a doctor on board. What if there wasn't one that time? He would probably have died.
@@johnnycashlesscomedy8616it took Dr Mike to make schumer reach out
Just one?
this also couldnt never happened and he just lied but got the same result in the end, so
This is amazing, my father recently had an allergic reaction on a flight back home some months ago and they had an epipen on board, it saved his life. Thank you
Thank You, Dr. Mike for your heroism. You answered the call, and didn't remain quiet. You used critical thinking and analysis to solve the problem. You saved a life. You are a doctor. You are the doctor we need in this world. Thank You!
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I am one of the assistants to the flight attendants who helps clear and clean planes. One of our jobs it to check if the first aid kit is fully stocked before every flight and we now have 2 pens in each kit. Thanks Doctor Mike!!
Hmmmmflight attendant assistant. I flew for years, never heard of that job! Who's that with?
@HannaFaePlanton-if5rqfrom what I understand it’s not like a flight attendant who is on board for the flight but rather the staff who ensures there’s food emergency kits and other supplies on the plane and they clear and clean them as the original comment said. I might be mistaken but that’s what I got from my research. Maybe they have different titles in different places?
But if it's a real life-threatening reaction, the epi pens won't be enough. People need to be more aware. It's so scary.
Stewardess
So ur a janitor to a stewardess
That grin when you said "we saved his life" was touching for real.
It’s a fake story bro, he’s an actor
@ what are you even saying
@@MaouVallkur google doesn't exist anymore ? I"m sure you can find out more by searching "epipen in airplane FAA" or something.
@@MaouVallkur dude what :D:D
@@MaouVallkursometimes i genuinely wonder what idiots like you do all day
This is s why I love journalism. People telling stories that can change the world, is a lot more important than we realise.
Unfortunately, journalism has done far more harm than good in recent years. If you're talking about social media, that's a different story.
@@jonathanrex I'm a retired Chicago journalist and I'm very critical of what my gen saw coming decades ago. But a tragically ignorant, apathetic public bears a great deal of the blame, too. We can only put so much information right in front of the public. We can't magically infuse readers/viewers with critical thinking skills.
@@jonathanrexa journalist has several checks to pass for accuracy. Social media has no such standards. The media hurts people by what it chooses not to report, not by what it reports. This is far too nuanced for the average American. They prefect good vs evil, black vs white, up vs down. Real problems don't work that way.
This is the same doctor who went out and party during high covid times while telling his viewers to stay at home and wear a mask
@@NN-xq2by Never forget.
Incredibly smart and fast thinking. Amazing doctor.
This happened to me, Air Canada flight, no previous severe allergy, so no epipens. I went into anaphylactic shock, there was an A&E nurse on the flight. There were no epipens, the nurse administered epinephrene while still waiting for ground Dr to decide what to do. I was dying, it was terrifying for me and my children, she was my hero.
Having epipens on all flights is so important. Thank you.
I carry my own epipens now!
Omg, that sounds terrifying. Thank God that nurse knew what to do. I hope you and your kids are doing well now. ❤
That’s terrifying! May I ask what your sudden allergy was to?
there are so many unknown heroes that do this and walk around every day, and nobody knows their extraordinary achievements and kindness and expertise they carry, and they often dont have social media. Salute to those heroes!
Not surprising, Paramedics / Emergency nurses / doctors practice this stuff al the time. A family medicine doctor prescribes EpiPens, they don't usually see emergencies.
Omg your so lucky and blessed what a clever nurse
As a nurse, it never occurred to me that planes would not have epipens on board!! Thank you for sharing this information and for the difference you have made in the world!!
Right! Especially when they serve peanuts on board! 😬 From one nurse to another, I salute you. 🫡
@@AbbyS.PumpkinsThey serve almonds now
@@3Zeppoli Last few long haul flights it's been sour cream pretzels. No good for gluten and dairy allergies (always disappointed lactose intolerant), but anaphylaxis is far rarer for those than for nuts of any kind.
I even worked for an airline and didn’t know . What a terrible place to have a medical emergency
When I was taking kids into the woods, often times hours away from any professional medical help, even I carried an epi pen. Don't ask how I got them. The only are good for a year.
Best type of influencer ever. Actually making a difference for real, instead of thinking they’re making a difference. Dr. Mike is the best.
...Except that he has not performed for an influence, but for an impact. Influence is about marketing, impact is about making an actual change. ...And we all know who impresses us more. :)
He pushed the v
@@carmenlux1775 You know what happens when you "influence" something? You change that thing.
@@dayoonman3264and?
@@dayoonman3264yeah, and saved lives, because that what vaccines do. Ever seen a little kid die of whooping cough? It’s not fun and EASILY preventable and safe.
God bless you! I’m a Flight Attendant and we always feel more than appreciative of having doctors like you 🙏😘
What airline you are on
As a retired 911 medic the best part of the story he kinda glossed over is yes the epi we give for a cardiac arrest is significantly different that epi pens. Not only packaged differently but way different concentrate and strength. Plus he didn’t mention whether there was an empty syringe in the kit which he would have needed to draw it up. The medicine math he had to do to estimate the correct dose is crazy. Hats off Doc.
we all understood this? he also said he just did a educated guess, his guess would be way more accurate than any of us none doctors.
@@autumn_leaves0I didn’t.
@ don’t think you’re dumb. You don’t have issues understanding but like 99% of people, you don’t know how to listen. It’s extremely hard to listen.
What would they have used to draw the epi to use in the heart with the much thicker needle he mentioned before saying he had to do caculations to figure out the dosage difference???
@@ronteazy First, epi isn’t injected into the heart any more for anything. It’s injected into the bloodstream via an IV or at least a saline or heparin lock. The latter is a much less concentrated formula, and more needs to be used, and pushed fairly quickly so it needs a larger lumen needle.
The size difference in the epipen’s needle is probably about a 20 or even a 22. The one for the heart is more like an 18 or even 16, maybe a lot bigger if indeed what they had in the kit really was for direct cardiac use. Regardless of needle size here,Mike would have had to inject a much higher volume of medication to get the right amount of drug on board, because the formula for cardiac use is vastly less concentrated. Most injections are a fraction of a milliliter; this would have had to be a *lot* more, and that would hurt like a bear. Sorry, I don’t feel like doing the calculation to say exactly what it would have been.
You didn’t just save one life. You saved so many more. Kudos to you Doctor, you’ve done something truly stupendous.
It's a great butterfly effect. 1 action can make such a great impact.
I know you get teased for telling this story so often, but I can’t even imagine what is must have been like in that moment, knowing that you’ve just assumed responsibility for this person’s life and that he could die in front of you. It’s definitely a feeling one doesn’t forget.
You’ve changed (and possibly saved) so many lives simply by stepping up in this one event, and I’m certain you’ll continue to change and save many lives for years to come. Thank you!❤️
WHO'S TEASING HIM
This clip moved me ❤
Teased for what lol
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When someone does something like this and retells the story, people often say they are bragging about it, or try to minimize it like “all you needed was epi, gg ez.” Not taking into the account of the dosage change and what to set it to, accounting roughly for a patient’s weight all while someone is actively getting closer and closer to death as you do math.
@Bashbarian didn't realize he's told this story THAT much. Got ys
I'm grateful to have such an amazing person here on earth. Shoutout to all the doctors and nurses and other people in the medical degree!
I am a physician and was in the same situation. I’m a psychiatrist and a pediatrician and used to be an EMT. I hesitated for a moment thinking an ER doc might be on board but volunteered. They had no Epi pen on board so I asked the pilot to make an announcement asking if any passengers had an epi pen on board. Several passengers donated their epi pens. I asked if any passengers had prednisone and they did. That reduced the inflammation. Different method with same result for the passenger.
I'd be interested to know if the announcement was done on his flight. If it wasn't then that was a huge oversight.
He talked about this story when it happened on a video of his and yes, the first thing they did was ask if anyone has an EpiPen but sadly no one did on that flight @@thehotwombat
That was my first thought, to ask the other passengers.
Critical thinking at its finest 💪🏽
Wonder if the passengers were reimbursed bc they’re expensive
This brought tears to my eyes. You never know when you’re meant to be where you are and with what you know
that's crazy
My friend had a seizure in a public place. A doctor wanted to have her medical aid plan and info before helping her. The money was more important to him. It was a grand mal seizure, she could have died.
What made u cry from this video? Im confused.
@@wizardcretio9096 Some people cry at the drop of a hat. Literally a hat falls on the floor and they cry.
It made me tear up too. Just cause you’ve got the emotional range of a teaspoon…. 😂
This isnt just about his actions on the plane, but about his reach and social media presence and how not every social media presence is bad, especially if used in the correct way. What an awesome guy.
GREAT JOB!!! Thank you for saving the gentleman on your flight and the countless others because of the changes you help make!! 👏🏼👏🏼
The fact that planes didnt have epipens before in insane to me
Edit: For all those argumening they are so expensive, almost everywhere outside the US they are like 50$ per and since they wouldn't buy one at a time there would most likely be a bulk discount
Second edit: i searched up how much it cost to produce it and according to one article its around $1
Yeah
Exactly! Even after hearing this story, it’s still crazy to me that only 70% of airplanes have epipens. Like, why not make…EVERY plane have epipens? I get that there’s probably some supply or budgeting issue in there that affects that, but still. If you are all trapped in the air for a significant amount of time, EVERY plane should have epipens. It’s literally life-saving.
That’s hindsight. I’m curious how many allergic reactions on airlines turn into anaphylaxis. Epi pens aren’t cheap and don’t store for long periods. Single dose vials and syringes are a good choice. But if there isn’t a necessity I can understand why it wasn’t planned for
But if you consider the fact that not that long ago people were allowed to smoke in planes..... It doesn't surprise me at all.
@bellethebibliophile the price really depends on where you buy it, here where I live it's 45$ including tax for one dose so why a plane companies would buy it in the US that has 2x or even 4x the price of most other countries especially in Europe idk
Absolute proof one person can make a huge difference!
Air safety has improved just because of two people.
The patient and the Dr.
A true definition of a Hero!
And the millions of people whose attention made this story viral
Maybe the lawmaker who actually got epipens on 70% of planes should get some credit too
Pretty sure planes know whether a doctor is on board. So them having to ask, makes me wonder if this dude is just making this up.
Helps to be a Senator.
@@notlisztening9821 the title "Dr" could refer to a PHD holder too. so its just better to ask
As a flight attendant, I always check the med kit to see if our plane has epinephrine or if it’s one of without. I want to know beforehand if not. From my understanding, the kit can be without it but it will have a “waiver” saying it’s not in the kit.
We are taught basic life saving measures and have doctors on call 24/7 but I’m always so thankful for any medical professional who steps up to help with an emergency onboard.
bless u
All flight attendants used to be unmarried registered nurses.
Obviously nurses because medically trained staff is important but unmarried because they thought they would be more dedicated and dependable if they didn’t have a husband.
In any case we take for granted just how skilled the “air waiting staff” actually are. That probably explains why my rum and Coke sucks but I’ve never felt safer then when I’m surrounded with super skilled emergency response workers. (Some of the worst food and service I’ve ever had, but I wouldn’t have it any other way, keep being vigilant and keeping us safe, I’ll just bring my own bag lunch).
@@john-paulsilke893 Maybe on Some airline but certainly not on all! Their training and qualifications used to center more on how they looked and how to serve customers and had very little to do with their health! I wish what you said about the nursing skills was the truth.
That’s stuff expires to right? It would have to be replaced. I think it’s like 12-18 months. Worked at a prison and we had to check so many things every day
@@mollyhall2954 the real reason flight attendants /stewardesses were RN’s back in the early days of passenger flight travel was because of the poor engineering and design of the planes. They were unpressurized, very turbulent and noisy causing many people to have motion sickness and altitude sickness. It reassured passengers someone was qualified to handle medical emergencies..
❤One person can change the world!! Hats off to the Doctor!!❤
Former flight attendant here: thank you for volunteering. The only other option would’ve been to call the on call physician and have them give directions over the phone. It’s wildly common for doctors to not volunteer because of the fear of malpractice or insurance getting involved. You not only saved a life, you saved a flight attendant from years of trauma, and having to watch someone die which we are taught to avoid at all costs. Many flight attendants after dealing with severe medical emergencies on flights never go back to work. They are asked to be a doctor, a nurse, a paramedic, a cop, a chef, a security guard, a waitress, and all while in heels…. So thank you.
Middle of the Atlantic ocean would mean it's a low chance there is cellular service in that region depending on where you are at
And on wings✈️🛫🛬🛩️. You flight attendants have all earned your wings!🪽
Stewardess, first of all. Second of all, they don't have to wear heals.
@@DirtyD07 we have our ways I assure you. Protocols are in place.
There's Elon Musk Starlink now... @@DirtyD07
My heart goes out to this guy. Quick thinking, smart choices. Saving people's lives. Quick thinking, and the man is ok.
Same guy who pushed for the nazi restrictions during pandemic but was out partying on a boat while telling the rest of us not to see our family members.
The story is embellished like all his stories, sorry to burst your bubble.
Quite literally
what's missing from his recollection or possible action is asking passengers if any of them have epipens
@@andrisi I was wondering the same thing.
Hey so you saved my life too! Pretty much the same thing happened to me. The people who helped me were an emt couple. About 3 min after looking at me they gave me the epipen that the plane had! I still ended up passing out for a bit but after I woke up I was fine. I still don't know what caused my anaphylaxis but we know it wasn't food. I hadn't eaten for about 3 hours before this happened. Thank you for sharing your story that probably ended up saving multiple lives and will continue!
Wonderful!!!!
I am so happy that this helped you! But side question, did you ever find out what you are allergic too?
Yikes, so just like, effectively spontaneous anaphylaxis?! That's terrifying.
I didn't know this could happen without food. What could it have been, not specifically obviously based on your reply but what were some possibilities?
Wait not knowing what led to it in the first place is absolutely terrifying.. please get an epi pen to carry with you just in case!!
Bravo!! Thank you for your service sir!
As a person with an anaphylaxis allergy, I always carry my EpiPen, but you are beyond appreciated!❤❤
I noticed that this humble man said "we" saved his life. I beg to differ, but it was "you", Doctor who saved that man's life. Well done.
If the air staff didn’t ask for a doctor that man wouldn’t be alive. Accepting teamwork and selflessness is cuter than wanting to take all the credit
I mean it is likely there as another qualified professional checking bp or something. Probably a para or nurse or something. At the same time Mike comes across very humble so probably not
I noticed the ”we” , also. Kudos to this honorable gentleman and doctor.
@@Starr_Podcastofficial the point of the comment was to say that Dr mike (the guy in the vid) not only saved a life but was humble about it and didnt just take all the credit.
Well, it was a group effort. The flight attendants did their part too, finding him, helping with the medical supplies on board, assisting in making a space to treat the patient. It was a team effort, medicine usually is.
Everyone asks how the victim is doing, but nobody asks how the doctor is doing
Dr. Mike is always capital F for Fine
To be fair, people don't usually choose to be victims.
@@shakeyj4523So what? Doctors don't want people to get sick either.
@@YRO. Wooosh!! lol
@@shakeyj4523 There's no joke at all in your comment...
As someone who has experienced unexpected severe allergic reactions, thank you SO much for not staying quiet and saving him! I hope if that ever happens to me, someone will be there to help!
Type up your medical allergy details onto a card and have that in the front pocket of your wallet. Tell people you have an allergy so they know in advance in case of an emergency. Some people wear a medical bracelet around their wrist that shows details of their medical conditions.
As a European and former healthcare professional, I'm really confused - how could staying quiet even be an option? I guess US healthcare professionals are not required to help people in emergencies?! Why not?!
I understand that there may be someone more qualified to treat a particular ailment, but you still have to go and see if that's the case. To me this sounds more like adding extra bs to tell a better "story".
@@fr5161I wondered myself how staying quiet was even considered an option by a physician…or any healthcare professional, for that matter…. no matter where they’re located. That didn’t settle well with me.
Your quick thinking saved a life. Thank you for stepping in. Because of your action, many more lives will be saved.
I'm a medical interpreter and I'm 10-12 hrs a day interpreting for non-english speaking patients. When I have to describe how organs work, how a procedure will be done, what the diagnosis is, what caused it, the treatment options, discharge instructions, medications, etc. I must pay 200% concentration on what the doctors are saying, so everyday I'm in shock of what doctors know and do. I have so much respect for them. I just convey their message to patients, but oh lord, Doctors are something else and I think people should appreciate what doctors do, as well as respect and appreciate nurses and all medical staff.
So 200% is your most? People normally call that 100%. Or 110% as a joke.
@BC-wj8fx So you're saying there's an established number for "a joke" when I say 200% I mean twice as much as a joke and I'm pretty sure you know what I meant. Why do you get itchy about it?
How did you specialize on medical translation?
@@BC-wj8fx I always say 1000% to convey emphatic emphasis
Appreciate your kind, humble heart.
that's a life-purpose fulfillment right there. To be a catalyst for needed change that will last beyond your own lifetime is incredible. I imagine it feels very fulfilling.
They had the correct medication on board. Just in a different solution.
The exact same stuff, but without the autoinjector pen.
Can you believe we don't have epipens in ambulances? We have the 1ml/mg solution in a vial and go with that. Same stuff.
@@juhovalio5906 The dose is also different though, hence his "guesstimate" comment. Epipens are fine-tuned dosage wise too.
@@TheDeathClawOmlet If you have a standard 5ml or 10ml vial, with 1mg/ml solution you can pretty easily calculate the correct dosage.
In paramedicine we always use solutions. Not pre-filled syringes.
@@juhovalio5906 Preach! I’m a first responder, so trust me, I get it. I could write a whole book on this fiasco.... Like some people here mentioned, there are some states that have expanded BLS training to include syringe injectable epinephrine, but most still rely on EAIs in ambulances. Which is a whole other soapbox I won't be getting on rn. It’s just frustrating because the lack of consistency is truly just a f*cking nightmare for those of us putting things into practice out in the field.
Especially in the state I'm in right now. There's so much variability even within our own state from county to county, it almost feels hopeless to push for any standardization at all. It's exhausting, but we try anyway.
@@juhovalio5906cool and if theres nobody on that flight who knows?
Man, that is the coolest story I think I've ever seen on RUclips shorts. We need more people like you in this world.
Everyone has the power to do good things and to help other people. There are dozens of ways you could help other people. I encourage you to do some volunteer work at a charity or show support towards the homeless people in your home town. It means a lot when people are kind and compassionate.
People that have medical experiences and dont know if they will stay quiet or help? I hope we ill not have more of these people.
Great story and excellent care! You did good doc! Thanks to your help, you are saving more lives😊❤
My mother died a sudden death on a plane in 1997 and I wondered for years if having an AED (this was 1997) on each flight might have saved her from dying at 58.
I appreciate the public role you have adopted so successfully and how you have helped de- mystify medicine . Keep up the good work - you are already changing lives - I’m excited for your future
rip to your mother🙏🙏
My Daddy died in 2005 from a heart attack in a public place. I have wondered so many times if there had been an AED machine available in that specific spot, if he may have possibly been able to be saved!?! We live in a very small town. We stay decades behind the rest of the nation it seems. They have started to be implemented in more spots since then, thankfully.... but I do feel it should be a requirement to have one in every public space, just to be safe!!!! It is always worth having it there and never ever having to use it, than it is for something like that to happen and not be prepared. I am very sorry about the loss of your Momma. 😢 Parents are irreplaceable for sure.
They offer AED training at a lot of CPR training classes now. I highly recommend. I'm so sorry that happened.
Edit - I started to get certified every couple of years after my half-brother died choking in a room full of adults. I wasn't there, but I knew I wanted to at least be prepared if I ever was in that room.
@@meems4378Jesus! No one knew how to do the Heimlich?!
@@GivingPaybackIt only works in electrical disturbances of the heart not a blockage. Most older men die of plaque blockages or blood clots. It’s not a cure-all.
🎉I was so happy that day our inflight medical kit’s EpiPen returned. I didn't know this story, but thank you so much!! As a flight attendant and an RN, some weird things happened, like “we no longer carry EpiPens” and “we no longer do CPR hands-on training” for the flight attendant training. I spoke out, but the company didn't listen to how important it was to have those! Finally, it’s been several years now, but we now have both back. Thank you, Dr!!!!!
Also I hope they carry baby Aspirin. Considering the elderly population that flies long distances it’s important to have that in the cardiac kit.
I don't understand, how can you remove life-saving things!? You can't tell anyone that... It's just a crazy world!
@@chillapeesaving money, epipens cost money, they expire and need to be replaced, so they cut it.
@ElizabethAnn9752. Thank you for standing up for the people. Our RN's are amazing people.
Wow!
My daughter has a severe peanut allergy and I cannot tell you how moved I am by your story and action. Thank you for stepping up to save that man’s life and going even further so that everyone can travel more safely.
It amazes me how little people prepare for something bad to happen, even if it only rakes a small effort.
Airlines and other mass travel organisations should be forced to plan for these things, it takes so little effort to do so.
So she's allergic to peanuts?
What about DEEZ NUTZ?
They really need to seriously upgrade emergcy med kits to near paramedic level on not only planes but really all forms of mass transit. Anywhere that it would take an hour to get to an ER.
@@sirmalus5153 If I had a time machine my first stop would be North Africa in 1980 during the filming of Yellow Beard.
I'd give Marty Feldman an Epipen.
I saw a video of a dog that alerts to peanuts for a child's safety.... first thought: that is wonderful mans bestie saving lives..........
Second thought: that poor pooch.... all dogs like peanut butter and he can NEVER have any EVER AGAIN.... when he gets excited about smelling peanuts the grownups FLIP OUT!!!!
Last year, I had an anaphylaxis reaction to a medication I had been taking many times before. I was fortunate when this happened to be in àn outpatient area at a hospital. A quick response made sure I am still here today.
He saved a man's life, he stepped up, and because of that, he now indirectly is saving hundreds of people's lives. ❤
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” -Aesop
Ridiculous that it even came to this.
Uumm, it's only US carriers who don't have epipen in flight for emergency. Most Asian carriers have it since late 2000's.
@@sasif89 Soooo... He indirectly saved hundreds of people's lives.
@AlmostaFlipinSkater yes he did save life directly, no doubt of that. It's the govt and the lobbying airline which didn't legislate the epipen on every flight has been costing lives all these years for profit sake.
As a former flight attendant who worked during the 90s and early 2000s, I want to say thank you! I encountered several allergy situations with passengers, which, although not as emergency-level as yours, were still quite frightening. It was always alarming to realize that we had no way to assist if an epinephrine injector was needed and the passenger didn't have one. Additionally, at that time, we required a licensed medical provider's permission just to unseal the medical kit on board. This is a significant step forward in ensuring safety on flights and will provide reassurance to both crew members and passengers in the future. Thank you!
Do you still need to contact an MD in order to break the kit?! I’d hate to be on a plane, have someone actively going into anaphylactic shock, only to be told the medications on hand can’t be used unless you get MD approval. There are plenty of times in which I’ve had to pull and administer meds urgently then obtain the order or sign off afterwards.
@@JamieLeeSenteney-dn7dg To be completely honest, I know if I were faced with the choice between getting in trouble for breaking protocol and saving someone's life, and was certain about it, I'm sure as hell saving a life.
“Ask forgiveness, not permission.” - Grace Hopper
Not serving peanuts on flights anymore went a long way for me personally. I used to fly as an unaccompanied minor a lot and I have a deathly peanut allergy. I got handed little packets of poison while my parents were hours away about 6 times a year
@@JamieLeeSenteney-dn7dgDunno how it is at the airline the OP is talking about, regulations may differ. But yes, you still need MD approval to unseal the emergency kit. If no MD is on board it is approved via the Captain and there’s also a method to communicate with medical staff on the ground via satellite as well. So you would never not administer/unseal the kit, just would be an extra step via Captain/MD ground support.
Sounds like a great reason to have at least one person on board a flight that has enough training to administer something like an epipen without requiring a doctor's order...hmmmmmmm.
Same thing happened to us. 2 yr old went into anaphylactic shock over the pacific ocean to an allergy we didn’t know she had. All they had was benadryl in a vial and a needle. Flt staff was not allowed to administer it. Pilot gave the call 3x, Dr. finally answered the call. Dr administered it and all was good thanks to him. Bless you Dr. Mike and the Dr. on our flight. Such a helpless feeling when you see your loved one, a child no less, suffering and there’s nothing you can do. Kudos FAA for implementing Epi-pens!
May I ask what she was allergic to? Was it something she ate?
Doctors risk their license giving care on a plane like that. If something goes wrong, they could get completely screwed. The good doctors stand up anyways. Happy for you!
@@alexandraharkinsDepending on the flight (notably multiple European countries, which can include international flights) a doctor may be legally required to provide treatment in an emergency. Generally on USA jurisdiction flights the AMAA protects doctors providing/not providing such treatment unless there is gross negligence or willful misconduct (it's probably also a good idea to refuse compensation, though AFAIK the AMAA provides protection regardless, so that might only be a consideration under some states' Good Samaritan laws).
@@alexandraharkinsthere is a law where helping a person can't get you sued if there life is in jeopardy.
Praise God!
Wow! It's not a usual thing to not only to be able to save a life, but also in a small way change the world. You did both. Good job!
This is amazing. I'm glad that Dr. Mike was able to change it so that a majority of planes now have life-saving medicine on board because sometimes you have an allergy to something and just don't know it
My allergist says, "Everyone on the planet is allergic to everything on the planet, but until their bodies reaches it's threshold they won't know it." I'm 63 and in the last 27 months I am entering the ER over so many things that I have always enjoyed. Including green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, turkey, and beef... and my list is growing. 😮
BTW, My insurance doesn't pay for urgent care, except at an ER. My doctor doesn't risk me having a huge issue and has instructed me to be seen at the ER.
@@sherrih6375Seriously. You can develop an allergy at anytime in your life. I’ve developed idiopathic anaphylaxis aka I have anaphylactic reactions that have no identifiable cause. My suspicion is it’s stress that’s triggering it as it always happens either after I’ve been sick or dealing with a stressful situation. Before I was slowly collecting intolerances that caused severe gastrointestinal issues and respiratory issues that are probably allergies, as they’ve mostly resolved with my plethora of antihistamines. But I still have to keep epipens at all times.
Immune systems have a limit and are temperamental.
My ex didn't know he was allergic to bees stibgs until one day, while driving with the windows down, a bee made it into his car and stung him. His throat started closing. He made it to the hospital on time. After that, he carried an epipen everywhere.
You understand they had the right medication already?
The exactly same stuff, but with a different solution.
Same thing but without the autoinjector.
@juhovalio5906 The point is that a lay person is not going to know the dosage of epinephrine. Thus, the auto injection will save a life quickly. With no medical professional required.
As someone who went into anaphylactic shock at prom with no epipen- thank you. The feeling knowing that you are slowly suffocating is terrifying and I could not imagine being thousands of miles in the sky with no access to medical. 😖
The only allergy I have (and is deadly)is to cats and I can't imagine having to need this in my life one day because I fell asleep at someone's house only to find out in the middle of the night there was a cat and I'm now dying in my sleep
Exactly! If all airlines isn't going to do it volunteerily, then there should be a law to require 100% of Airlines to carry epipens, not just 70% of them.
I have went into anaphylactic shock over a new medication. It is so terrifying that I will take NO medication to this day but Tylenol & that was over 30 years ago. I had bronchitis a couple years ago, went to Urgent care who gave me meds for it. I had to go sit in ER before I would take it. I know it sounds stupid but it was that terrifying. Now epipens are so expensive I don’t have one anymore.
@@sherryfarkas How expensive r they now?
@ Depends on where you go & if you have insurance. They can be over $500, but at least $100.
That's amazing that you were able to not only save one life but help potentially save countless lives in the future! Chuck Shumer is my congressman and he has done a lot of good things and this story makes me really happy to hear.
I ❤ NY 🗽 Chuck's the man!
Chuck Shumer is a moron im sorry but as a Californian we laugh at him even with us having schiff and newsom shumer is a laughing stock this may have been the only thing hes ever done that ive supported which is just bottom line lowest of the low why hasnt everyone already done this type of situation so not very impressive sorry
countless lives? How many ppl have died from this on airplanes? ......that's right: zero. (technically, "zero" could be considered "countless", but I don't want to get into a number theory war).
@@DrDeuteron it may not happen every day, but its not zero. If even one life is saved in the next 10 years I'd call that a win. Damn, why do so many people on the internet these days need to make everything negative. This is literally a story about saving lives, I thought that was a good thing. 🤦
@@DrDeuteronyour ass must be tired of you constantly pulling bs out of it.
Great job Dr.! Change is good😊. Because of your heroic action, many lives will be saved.
This actually made me cry a little. I'm very touched that someone helped address this situation and that a change was made to help keep people safe.
We've had Epipens on Australian airlines now for as long as I have been flying as a crew member. That's almost 30 years. I'm surprised to listen to this story but pleased at the outcome.
And who doesn't love Dr Mike?😍
I am going to be cynical here and say that the reason the airlines have Epipens on aircraft is down to $$. $70 for a pen vs hundreds of thousands of dollars to divert for a medical emergency.
This is awesome, but still not one EpiPen on an entire flight!!!!dag! Great policy outcome
Dr. Mike does family med for a reason.
Every plane has epi.
Code epi is the whole syringe, IV. Anaphylaxis is half the syringe, IM.
This is basic medicine. He is not a wizard. He's an emotional propagandists most physicians don't respect.
Same for uk
@@ricbarker4829 you are being too cynical, having epipens would mean you have to have them on every flight, and replace them when they expire. I have a feeling that that would cost more than diverting once in a blue moon.
Of course the story changes if they can get the EpiPen with bulk discounts
As someone with a severe dairy allergy who’s gone into anaphylactic shock before, multiple times, this really hits close to home. Thank you for saving lives and for your genuine, thoughtful approach to medicine-it means so much.
🐮🐄🧀🥛🧈🍦🍨 here’s some exposure therapy for you
i read that some airlines still cheap out on them because they have to be replaced every year and they cost around $800 in the US. they literally could sustain this by increasing seat prices in the cent range...
so you carry a pen, right?
They don't have to be purchased in the US though? Many medications are artificially inflated in price due to lobbies.
Ever tried Isopathic Phenolic Rings? Its saved me from anaphylactic shock several times (chicken egg allergy).
THANK YOU!! I have a condition that resembles allergies. I do carry an EPI actually two. So asking passengers if anyone has is helpful too. You’re Amazing and a hero!!
Last flight I went on I had a panic attack blacked out and woke up in the hospital, props to any of the people in the medical field that step up when there needed most, I respect y’all a lot!❤
The beauty of this story is that ONE person can make a huge difference...never doubt your value...❤
Yeah, if you're a dr.
@@justinakers3196well at one point he wasn’t a dr. Happy he stuck through a difficult education path to make a change one day. So yes don’t doubt your value in a world full of people just like you 👍🏾
Only one on 12,5million flyers happens this to. NO ONE has ever died from anaphylactic shock on a plane..
Bro has a great story, but the mothers that are dying during childbirth in the usa need attention!!!!
That’s a crazy huge oversight. How many people have allergies that we know of? Then think about all those who have allergies and don’t know, like in this case. Thankfully this man was there to save his life. God bless man, you’re a hero.
What happened to Dr Mike? Has he put on weight? Lost his hair? What's going on?
@ ?
I keep an epi pen and narcan in my bag, on me, at all times. Same with a set in my car and kitchen. I thankfully have never had to epi pen myself (yet), I have been rushed to the ER though for an allergic reaction. It’s terrifying. So terrifying. I have had to use the narcan once on a coworker of mine in college. It still is hard for me to even talk about but I’ll never not have it on me now. I keep those 2, my rescue inhaler and first aid on me 247. You never know if anyone will need it! This is awesome!!!!
Not only did you save that man’s life but in doing so you also saved probably many more lives of passengers on planes, thank you🙏👏👏👏
Sad that it takes a social media doctor to change how things operate, rather then listen to medical professionals before hand and their reccomendations.
Its always been a trend with our species that we wait till horrible things happen for us to change how we think and act and expectations.
As a Flight Attendant, I can tell you that we thank God when medical professionals help us in these situations. We are not Doctors so on behalf of all Airline employees Thank You !❤
I thought all planes carried an EpiPen. As a flight attendant today, do you guys carry an EpiPen now or still no?
I hope you were joking when you said THANK GOD.
GODS DO NOTHING, I hope you thank the doctor and the flight crew or anyone who can help, they are the REAL HEROES.
Gods are worthless.
@@oldedwardian1778Agree with 100%. Airlines should have at least some minimal medications on board. If an airliner doesn’t have such life-saving medical equipment, they should be fined.
@@oldedwardian1778 again god or gods have nothing to do with saving lives.
@ Girl please realize that the only person on an aircraft that can inject another person with any medication no matter what it is, has to hold a medical license. We can’t just stick medication into someone because we have an idea of what is going on. We don’t know if they have taken other medications that could interact negatively with what we give them so….once again I thank GOD when someone with medical training helps us out.
I'm impressed. I've witnessed a similar situation. My son may have been close. I was lost, stopped called 911.
Thank u for your contribution.
دايما قضاياك حصرية لا يعلى عليك الصراحة ❤
As someone who has suffered numerous anaphylactic reactions over the years, I am so very grateful to you for doing this.
Type up your medical allergy details onto a card and have that in the front pocket of your wallet. Tell people you have an allergy so they know in advance in case of an emergency. Some people wear a medical bracelet around their wrist that shows details of their medical conditions.
As a guy with an anaphylactic level food allergy - i just want to say thank you.
Ive had difficulty just taking my own epipen on flights. Obviously every single time I i point black refuse to let anyone take it from me.
But its good to hear you managed to get this ridiculously simple, pitentially life saving treatment, on flight and endorsed vy authorities - is next level.
You might have saved that one gentlemans life. But no dount you've saved many more in future.
We`ve had them on Australian flights my entire life over 30yrs and I suffer from it so I am not sure what is wrong with USA I am sure they let you take guns on board.
Hearing that someone who could make change, saw this doctors video, saw an issue and as quickly as they could, made a change that would save lives, got me crying. This is the change we wish to see in the world. Good change. Change that benefits the people.
That's brilliant. So many people can be helped now this is available. I don't have any allergies, that I'm aware of, but it's good to know it's there for whoever does need it.
Sir, your story should get recognized. Thanks for saving that man's life by doing what you can offer and I'm glad you guys landed safely as well.
What do you mean, "should get recognized"? Did you watch the entire video?
Wow, as a person with several allergies, this is so comforting to hear. I carry mine on me at all times, I couldn’t imagine the fear of discovering anaphylaxis on a plane. So happy for this change!
It’s terrifying! I found out I was allergic to peanuts on a plane whilst flying as an unaccompanied minor with my sister in 2004. I was 7 years old and my sister was 10. I legitimately thought I was going to die. And I still vividly remember how scared my sister looked and sounded as she frantically pushed the overhead button to get the attention of a flight attendant. They made an emergency landing and I was okay but boyyyy it was a scary day
I thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am a mom of two kids with severe food allergies. Although we never travel without the Epi. But, I’ve never had to administer it and we’ve always made it to the ER for that purpose. But having them readily available on planes is a blessing to all the people who don’t know they have anaphylactic reactions.
Excellent story and experience, well done and it's great that you had this story for the campaign to become successful.
Such a good story. I was procrastinating with some tasks and ironically I'm now inspired enough to leave RUclips shorts.
Your comment is my motivation to stop scrolling as well and go to bed, thank you!
Your comment has inspired me to stop scrolling and revise for my mocks. Thank you :)
i actually needed this reminder.. it's finals week for me and i DEFINITELY have stuff to do lol
so ty :)
SAME. Thank you for this
So cool. I remembering being in an Uber and there was another stranger we picked up. She was a nurse, she was struggling with life itself. Kindly reminded her that she’s a modern day superhero, she helps save people’s lives and she makes a significant impact in the world. She broke down in tears and gave me a big hug when I got out ☺️
As someone who recently just had that same experience except at high school, thank you for helping. My experience was scaring and I’m glad I had help and I’m sure this man is very grateful too.
I am not know to any allergy. I was with my favorite teacher who I had know for 3 years and she said “Maddie you’re breaking out in hives.” I checked in the camera app on my phone and within minutes it all happened so fast. I suddenly got really pale, hives spreading and over heating. She sent me straight to the nurse.
My throat started to close nearly 2 minute after arriving at the nurse. They injected the emergency EpiPen and called 911 and was transported to the ER in the ambulance.
I’m glad I had help and was in a safe environment and I’m sure this man will also be forever grateful.
Thank you Doc Mike. Thanks to your story you have now saved future lives ❤👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for not only volunteering to help a fellow passenger! Thank you for caring for your now patient, keeping him alive and staying calm, though probably freaking out inside! Thank you for stepping up, telling your story and bringing what is the most important medication onto an airplane, to save a life! THANK YOU DOCTOR MIKE for becoming one of the most genuine doctors out there in RUclips land, but also having a caring, loving heart and soul! You are a blessing to so many people's lives, who you've changed in just a few words or a thousand.
It’s crazy how sometimes seemingly the smallest decision we make can have such a large impact on someone or something. To think if you hadn’t volunteered that man may have died and potentially many others could’ve been in the same situation as him. But because you said yes you changed flying on a plane for the whole country for people with allergies. That’s amazing!
what do you mean "may have". W/o intervention he was done.
@@jesicahereford846 smallest decision?? This isn’t a small decision in fact the fact he even contemplates not stepping up is worrying
@@geekgirl616Doctors who step up in these situations may open themselves up to malpractice suits. They're not covered under "good Samaritan laws" since they are trained medical professionals, but they don't have all of their equipment or resources, so they're essentially liable for poor performance in a situation where poor performance is likely.
@ that sounds like cap
@@Temporal7Lizardo so they are not practicing, but can catch a malpractice. Sounds like _that_ is the law upchuck should be addressing?
God bless you, sir. I have had the terrifying experience of being short of breath on a plane before. Fortunately it worked out and I’m ok typing this, but I’ve never felt so alone as when I was gasping for air surrounded by complete strangers in a tiny claustrophobic cabin. The fact you cared and stepped up and helped even though you didn’t have to makes me emotional.
That's just a panic attack
@@clerothsun3933 Possibly
Thank you, Doctor! As an RN who has responded to a few in-flight emergencies, this means the world!!! I cringed the first time I had to access the medical box. Just grateful I didn't have to attempt a full code.
Thank you, Dr. Mike. As a critical care trained nurse practitioner, one of my biggest fears is that there won't be a stocked jump bag or crash kit on board a flight. What a huge WIN for the American people. You've quite literally saved lives with your actions & story. ❤
P.s. having to calculate the appropriate dose of epi without the internet or any reference material is so anxiety provoking and also takes me back to the days when we actually had to do this in our heads as fast as possible. Thank God for progress.
I am Googling this now. I need to know this info and why he wouldn't just inject into a vein. Is the make up different? Is it because it's for allergic reaction vs being used in a code?
@@ls-vg4pn Intramuscular injection has a slower and more long lasting effect than iv.
Iv of adrenaline for anaphylaxia would be a beatdown for the heart. From the muscle the effect is smoother and lasts long.
@@ls-vg4pn And in a code it just doesn't matter anymore if you torture the heart a little bit. That's why it's iv in that case.
You want the immediate effect.
@juhovalio5906 facts
@ls-vg4pn don't inject epi into a vein in an uncontrolled setting like this. Subq or IM epinephrine is used in a public setting until IV access can be established and calculations can be made.
We had this situation in a flight I was in, El Salvador to USA, the passage behind us started struggling to breathe and was kicking my seat. He received help from a passenger/physician on board and I could only pray for him. It was an unforgettable experience
You're a good doctor Dr. Mikhail Oskarovich Varshavski. You make me proud to be a former "DOC" in the ARMY and a RN in the civilian world. Good people are hard to find. Keep up the good work.
😅Lol not you using his full government name😂😂😂😂
Thank you, so good to know. I'm so glad your quick thinking saved his life. My allergies are many due to major chemotherapy.
Having been a flight attendant in the UK between 2007-2019, first off I want to say thank you on behalf of the crew you had on board for coming forward. Not everyone does and it is your right not to, however when we are faced with a situation like that it is a huge relief for us when we do have someone with the knowledge needed by our side.
Luckily have always had epipens onboard our flights, I don't know whether that was a UK/EU regulation or whether it was the airline I worked for, but even though I personally have never had to use it (although a few colleagues have), it was always good to know it was there for when we needed it.
Idk how true this is because I almost died on BA back in 2004 after going into anaphylactic shock. I had a chocolate cake containing peanuts (didn’t know I was allergic) and it almost killed me. I was 7 years old flying as an unaccompanied minor with my 10 year old sister. If she hadn’t jumped into action once she saw my body swell up, I think I would’ve died. Luckily she got help and we had an emergency landing in Addis Ababa
you overcame fear, stood in to help, & as a result numerous lives have been changed! Great job sir!
Thank you- 🙏🏼 in my personal case it wasn’t an allergy but I almost died on an American Airlines flight from Canada to MIA, and they didn’t even have oxygen tanks filled- I love that this has raised a life saving awareness -
Thank you for your service in helping change something so small that impacted aviation in such a big way
As someone who has almost died from anaphylaxis, I am genuinely eternally grateful that you made the decisions you did. Making traveling safer for all of us with allergies, thank you so much.
Great job Doctor, you’re a real hero! I saved a kid from drowning once at a birthday poop party, one of my proudest moments. Saw him and his sisters years later when I was walking home from school and they remembered me! Was really cool to give them hugs and know he was okay. Proud of you doc
a WHAT party????
Wow well done
@@treymalikcruz My thoughts too 🤣🤣
I bet the presents were crappy…..😏
*pool party
This is the actual power of social media. Amazing doctor. Thank you for what you do.
This man is brilliant. Thank God got him. What a ❤! Wow
How gifted. There really are some people who were born with a huge purpose in life. I'm envious. Good work Doc!
Absolute hero sir, hats off to you. You just probably saved a husband, son or brother etc.. and you changed aviation in its entirety. Legend
I'm shocked that on a plane full of people, not one person (or child) had an epi-pen with them.
I thought about this also. He didn’t say he asked the people onboard if anyone had an epi-pen (but I’m going to assume he did). I’m really surprised no one had one.
Well like you said the plane is full of people asking everyone if they have an epi pen would take away valuable time.
@@Dancemomsfan304if he’s communicating with the pilot and stewards they could easily ask it over the intercom and instruct someone to press their overhead alert button if they have one, which I’m sure they would have done before doing what Mike had to do
It was in the moment and it’s not like doctor mike is the most intelligent person on the planet; so, he just spit balled and got the cardiac arrest idea first and went with it
Maybe some people are scared to share one. What if they get a reaction too? They might not have a spare one.
Thank you!
Bless you Doctor. Thank you for standing up professionally
Wow... he saves one life in the air and his actions lead to the potential for saving so many more... amazing.
Not every hero wears a cape
True👍
Good thing he doesn't, capes and planes don't go too well together.
Some wear glasses and have a dog named Bear
@@spencerandmainzwithcoffee 😂
@@spencerandmainzwithcoffee Oh! Your response made tears sparkle in my eyes! SO true what you said. Let's hear it for glasses-wearing nerds!
Literally changed the world, thank you Dr Mike ❤️