A cautionary tale about DVT and air travel - Have Wheelchair Will
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
When a friend nearly died after suffering from DVT from a flight I felt I needed to share his story as a cautionary tale.
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Wheelchair assistance falls short of flyers' expectations: Travel Weekly
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Flying while Disabled
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3 Most Violated Accessibility Rules in Air Travel - Wheelchair Travel
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7 Investigates: Wheelchairs mishandled by airlines - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Know the warning signs: blood clots are a silent threat, Life
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What is Venous Thromboembolism?
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Ways to Avoid Germs While Traveling on a Plane
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Ways to Avoid Germs While Traveling on a Plane
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Blood clots: Four 'important signs' of deep vein thrombosis – 'Alert your doctor
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