Many pediatricians have little stuffed animals attached to their stethoscopes so as to occupy the child with something familiar during a physical exam. While the origins of origami are fairly well-established, the history of paper airplanes is less certain. Early hot air balloons, such as those fashioned by the Montgofier Brothers in France in the late 1700s, also used paper in their construction. Try your hand at making a paper airplane with a young patient. More than 100 people die while traveling in airplanes each year in the United States.
Causes of death are usually myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolus.
The lower atmospheric pressure in the airplane cabin that results in lower blood oxygen levels is seen as a predisposing factor for heart attacks. In addition, passengers are sitting down for extended periods of time, which may predispose individuals to develop blood clots in their legs. Huttie J. Design of new children's hospital combines warmth with practicality. World Hosp Health Serv . J Healthc Des .