Aviation school student dies after having an allergic reaction in celebration with ritual Family and friends tried to help Gustavo Henrique Lara, a pilot who died after undergoing an oil bath in celebration of his first solo flight. They had been invited by the boy himself to participate in the ceremony, which marks a stage of training in aviation schools. To the police, one of those present reported that, when he felt ill, Gustavo first began to feel dizzy. "When we saw that it started to get serious, we put him on the ground. He was having a lot of difficulty breathing. Then we went upstairs, trying to do something, he started shouting to call Samu, to call for support from the helicopter people who were also there next door", reported a witness, in testimony. At the end of the speech, the witness refers to the aeromedical team of the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) which has a base at Ponta Grossa airport, the city in Campos Gerais do Paraná where the case took place. ? Follow g1 Ponta Grossa on WhatsApp Gustavo was attended to by Samu while still at the scene and taken to a hospital. According to rescuers, after having the oil thrown on his body, he suffered an anaphylactic reaction — the most serious and rapid form of an allergic reaction. The pilot had a seizure followed by three cardiorespiratory arrests; the first two were reversed, but he couldn't resist the third. Family filmed the student's first solo flight, carried out shortly before the ritual Provided by the family The case happened on Thursday night (16). Deputy Lucas Petry, responsible for the investigation, confirmed that the substance dumped on Gustavo is oil used in aircraft engines. It was played by an instructor at the school, whose name was not disclosed. According to the Civil Police, he presented himself spontaneously at the police station and was arrested in the act for manslaughter, when there is no intention to kill. He was heard and released after paying bail of R$3,000. According to the police, he confirmed that he threw the substance at the young man during the celebration and said that graduates are bathed from the neck down. In a statement, the Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC) of the Aeroclube of Ponta Grossa expressed regret over the student's death and said that, out of respect for his memory, his family and the "work of the authorities responsible for investigating the facts, it will not make additional comments on what happened until the investigations are completed." See full note below. [INFOGRAPHIC] Aviation school student dies after 'oil bath' ritual in Paraná g1 How to recognize an allergic reaction The Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (Asbai) explains that anaphylaxis should be suspected or considered when one or more of the symptoms below appear quickly after exposure to an allergen: Respiratory symptoms: shortness of breath, wheezing, tightness in the chest, hoarseness, persistent cough and feeling of “cake in the mouth” throat”; Symptoms on the skin and mucous membranes: itchy red plaques, redness all over the body, even without plaques, swelling of the lips, eyes, face, tongue or throat; Cardiovascular symptoms: dizziness or weakness, fainting, low blood pressure, palpitations; Gastrointestinal symptoms: severe abdominal pain, nausea, repeated vomiting, diarrhea, feeling of “lump in the throat”. The association explains that, in the event of suspected anaphylaxis, three steps must be followed: Apply intramuscular adrenaline immediately, if available, to the outside of the thigh, even over clothing; Call SAMU (192) or Firefighters (193) even after initial improvement, as symptoms may return; Place the person in an appropriate position to avoid sudden worsening: lying on their back with their legs elevated, never standing or walking. If you are very short of breath, sit with your torso elevated. If the person loses consciousness, position them on their side. Pregnant women should lie on their left side. Investigation The Civil Police reported that "no elements were identified that indicate an intention to cause the victim's death." The investigation will investigate the circumstances of the case, including the composition of the substance used, the amount used, the affected areas of the body and whether there is a relationship between the procedure performed and the death. Necroscopic, toxicological and chemical-expert examinations were requested to confirm the cause of death. The police must also analyze images, documents and listen to witnesses, participants in the ritual and the victim's family. MORE ABOUT THE CASE: Engineer who died after ritual oil bath to celebrate his first solo flight spent 8 years preparing to be a pilot Before falling ill, young man celebrated his training as a pilot: 'Today may be the best day' Anac warns and says it is essential to 'rethink celebration rites' Farewell Gustavo Henrique Lara, 27 years old, was an engineer Reproduction Gustavo was buried this Saturday (18) in Ipiranga, a city neighboring Ponta Grossa, where his family currently lives. On social media, friends and family paid tribute to him. In the publications, they describe him as a beloved young man, with dreams and plans ahead of him. "Today was supposed to be the happiest day of his life, as he was fulfilling his biggest dream. Beautiful boy, with a giant heart, he will be sorely missed," they wrote. "What an immense sadness, Gustavo Henrique Lara. You were a great cousin and friend. At the times I needed you most, you called and took me for a walk", wrote a cousin. What the aviation school says See, below, the full note released by the Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC) of the Aeroclube of Ponta Grossa: "The Civil Aviation Instruction Center (CIAC) of Ponta Grossa expresses its deepest regret at the death of pilot Gustavo Henrique de Lara, which occurred after completing his solo flight. We clarify that the regrettable event occurred outside the CIAC area, shortly after the end of the aviation activity. flight.