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Well Evelien, time for check-in.
OK
Has Thomas Cook confirmed his identity as well as his flight to Benidorm?
Yes, that is confirmed.
Is the site of the procedure marked?
The route to Benidorm has been plotted on the map.
Does Thomas Cook have any known allergies?
We have two passengers aboard with a known allergy for shellfish, but we have informed the kitchen.
When did Thomas Cook last have anything to eat or drink?
Last night we have filled him up with 14 tons of kerosene.
Is the anaesthesia machine check complete?
Yes, everything is OK.
There is no risk of blood loss, so no blood has been ordered.
OK, fine.
Allright, we are ready.
WHAT IF .... AN AIRPLANE WAS AN OPERATING ROOM
Ready for start-up? We are here for flight HQ1512 to Benidorm with Thomas Cook, from the year 2009.
Check.
How long will the procedure take and do you expect any critical events?
The flight will take 2 hours. We do not expect any issues except for possible turbulence over the Pyrenees.
Are there any patient-specific concerns?
There are some passengers in the back who had too much ***-redbull, however the cabin crew will keep an eye on them.
Antibiotic prophylaxis applicable?
There are no vaccinations needed for Benidorm.
Anticoagulants monitored?
Yes, he is resting safely in business class and receiving extra care.
Ready for take off?
Allright.
Parking checklist.
OK.
Needle count completed?
Yes, everyone has left the airplane.
Sponge count completed?
No objects were left behind, except for some newspapers.
Specimen labeling OK?
All suitcases were labeled and are on the tarmac, ready to be collected.
Post-operative instructions have been listed.