A call for benzodiazepines in airline emergency medical kits

About the Study: This Viewpoint discusses the importance of and considerations for including benzodiazepines in airline emergency medical kits for treating patients who experience seizure during a flight.

Corresponding Author: Joseph I. Sirven, MD, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (Sirven.Joseph@mayo.edu).

10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.2787

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