Coffee, tea, Band-Aid? Airlines remain ill-equipped to handle medical emergencies
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Many US airlines are poorly equipped to deal with serious medical incidents. Flight attendants have only very basic medical training, and may not be able to use some of the contents of the medical kit. In such cases, they rely on one of the passengers having medical qualifications.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2001
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Seeking San Francisco
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Visitors can experience San Francisco, CA at its authentic best by having a well-planned itinerary. Hallidie Plaza, which was named after the inventor of the cable car, can serve as the starting point by which visitors will discover the city's best-kept secrets.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1998
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The fine art of packing
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Advice is given on how to pack a suitcase when setting off on a trip. A traveler can pack few clothes and combine them; pre-pack a few items if the person travels often, roll clothes tightly, and wear the heaviest clothes on the plane.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1996
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