According to the draft study by our State of Alaska, Mr. President, the average flight delay from King Cove--I think it was cited by the senior Senator, Senator Stevens--is approximately 8 hours. If a patient has a heart attack, stroke, or perhaps some other trauma, what are the chances for survival after such a delay?
Discussing the impact of flight delays on medical emergencies in Alaska.
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