You're the Flight Surgeon.

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Although oropharyngeal squamous cell papilloma (OSCP) is not uncommon in the general population, reports of OSCP in aviators are rare. This case report serves as a call for flight surgeons to consider all oropharyngeal pathology as a potential source of airway compromise during flight, and highlights regio...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Swinson K,Burlile J,Pavelites J

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) helicopters fly at altitudes of 3000 m in Afghanistan (9843 ft). Civilian hospitals and disaster-relief surgical teams may have to operate at such altitudes or even higher. Mild hypoxia has been seen to affect the performance of novel tasks at flight levels as low as ...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Parker PJ,Manley AJ,Shand R,O'Hara JP,Mellor A

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: Visual performance is important for safe and accurate taxiing operations. Visibility is associated with navigation errors during taxiing. The main objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of visibility on pilots' fixation patterns during taxiing. The interaction between visibility an...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Zhang X,Qu X,Xue H,Liu J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: In-flight medical emergencies (IFMEs) average 1 of every 604 flights and are expected to increase as the population ages and air travel increases. Flight diversions, or the rerouting of a flight to an alternate destination, occur in 2 to 13% of IFME cases, but may or may not be necessary as determined af...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Lewis BA,Gawron VJ,Esmaeilzadeh E,Mayer RH,Moreno-Hines F,Nerwich N,Alves PM

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: In-flight medical events (IMEs), although rare, are challenging due to the limited onboard resources and the time needed to reach an airport. Cabin crewmembers (CCMs) are trained to provide first aid, but their effectiveness has not been appropriately studied.METHODS: IMEs occurring in the biggest airlin...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Paxinos O,Savourdos P,Alexelis V,Anastasopoulos A,Karantoni E,Grigoropoulos P,Konstantinou X

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Although the understanding of hypobaric hypoxia is increasing, it remains a hazard in aviation medicine. This study examined the feasibility of detecting voice markers sensitive to acute hypobaric hypoxia in an early presymptomatic (PRE-SYMP) stage.METHOD: Eight subjects qualified with hypobaric training c...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Van Puyvelde M,Neyt X,Vanderlinden W,Van den Bossche M,Bucovaz T,De Winne T,Pattyn N

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Human fatigue is an important factor within aviation, leading organizations to develop strategies to assess and mitigate associated risks. The U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command (AMC) conducted the current pilot study to assess fatigue-related risks and issues in mobility operations. Specifically, we ex...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Morris MB,Howland JP,Amaddio KM,Gunzelmann G

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper discusses a special kind of a sensory illusion-the Giant Hand illusion-that was experienced during an exercise on a flight simulator equipped with a VR headset. In the first part we describe spatial disorientation and the function of the vestibular apparatus during flight and its consequences. In ...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Frantis P,Petru A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) transport critically ill patients to/between emergency care facilities and operate in a hazardous environment: the destination site is often encumbered with obstacles, difficult to visualize at night, and lack instrument approaches for degraded visibility. The stu...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Boyd DD,Macchiarella ND

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antarctica is a useful analog for spaceflight, as both environments are remote, isolated, and with limited resources. While previous studies have demonstrated increased asymptomatic viral shedding in both the Antarctic and spaceflight environments, clinical manifestations of reactivated viral disease have ...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Reyes DP,Brinley AA,Blue RS,Gruschkus SK,Allen AT,Parazynski SE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: We examined aircrew fatigue during the following flight duty periods (FDPs) mentioned in the European Union (EU) Flight Time Limitations (FTLs): night FDPs longer than 10 h and FDPs typical of disruptive schedules (early starts, late finishes, and nights). An alternative way of classifying night FDPs was...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Sallinen M,van Dijk H,Aeschbach D,Maij A,Åkerstedt T

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aviation exposes pilots to various occupationally related hazards, including ionizing radiation and chemical combustion. The possibility of increased prostate cancer incidence and mortality among pilots is a subject of debate. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to summarize the supporting evidence...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Raslau D,Abu Dabrh AM,Summerfield DT,Wang Z,Steinkraus LW,Murad MH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: The use of systemic corticosteroids for upper respiratory tract infections has become increasingly common, but remains controversial. Given their purported ability to decrease duration of illness and hasten recovery, systemic corticosteroids offer an attractive treatment modality for flight surgeons desi...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Tanael M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: The Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA) is a type of U.S. aeromedical waiver used for disqualifying conditions that are not expected to change. About 21,000 (2%) U.S. pilots possess a SODA waiver.METHODS: We matched all pilot medical exams from the FAA's medical certification database from 2002 thro...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Mills WD,Davis JT

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: This study sought to determine the incidence, severity, and time-course of simulator sickness (SS) among Asian military pilots following flight simulator training.METHODS: A survey was conducted on Republic of Singapore Air Force pilots undergoing simulator training. Each subject completed a questionnair...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Qi Loi JE,Ling Lee ML,Chuan Tan BB,See B

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Casstevens EA. You're the flight surgeon: an unexpected twist. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(9):884-887. ...

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更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Li HL. You're the flight surgeon: malaria. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016; 87(1):78-81. ...

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更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On ISS missions and explorer class missions, unexpected medical and surgical emergencies could be disastrous. Lack of ability to rapidly assess and make critical decisions affects mission capability. Current imaging modalities on ISS consist only of ultrasound. There are many acute diagnoses which ultrasound alone can...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Lerner DJ,Parmet AJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: Research on the mortality of space explorers has focused exclusively on U.S. astronauts and Soviet and Russian cosmonauts. However, other nations have organized space programs over the last 40 yr and the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency, the China National Space Administration, and the Ja...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Reynolds RJ,Day SM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Netters TA Jr. You're the flight surgeon: chest discomfort in a flyer. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2018; 89(9):851-853. ...

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更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apache pilots needing refractive correction are issued modified HGU-4/P aviator spectacles. However, a recently published survey found field of view (FOV) dissatisfaction with the current spectacles when sighting in with a Helmet Display Unit (HDU). A current Air Force flight frame was modified in-lab and th...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Walsh DV,Jurek GM,McLean WE,Statz JK,Allen RL,Riggs DW

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With commercial spaceflight comes the possibility of spaceflight participants (SFPs) with significant medical conditions. Those with previously untested medical conditions, such as diabetes mellitus (DM) and the use of indwelling medical devices, represent a unique challenge. It is unclear how SFPs with su...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Levin DR,Blue RS,Castleberry TL,Vanderploeg JM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Ishihara plates are commonly used as an initial occupational screening test for color vision. While effective at detecting red-green deficiencies, the color deficient subject can learn the test using different techniques. Some medical standards such as the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) require...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Chorley AC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To ensure flight safety military aircrew undergo regular clinical and occupational assessment. Coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) has been established as an imaging modality to noninvasively assess coronary artery disease (CAD). CT coronary angiography (CTCA) potentially offers a more accurate assessme...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Parsons I,Pavitt C,Chamley R,d'Arcy J,Nicol E

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Martin BR. You're the flight surgeon: West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2016; 87(11):976-979. ...

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更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: Despite the clear need for understanding how pilot sleep affects performance during long-range (LR; 12-16h) and ultra-long-range (ULR; 16+h) flights, the scientific literature on the effects of sleep loss and circadian desynchronization on pilots' sleep in commercial aviation is sparse.METHODS: We assess...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Lamp A,McCullough D,Chen JMC,Brown RE,Belenky G

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:McCoy RP. You're the flight surgeon: myxopapillary ependymoma. Aersop Med Hum Perform. 2017; 88(10):970-973. ...

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更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wolf SJ. You're the flight surgeon: lateral epicondylitis. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2015; 86(12):1077-1080. ...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Wolf SJ

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION: Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the "silent killer" and may lead to more severe conditions if left unmanaged. Hypertension in service members of the U.S. military has the potential to negatively impact readiness. The aim of this study was to assess the potential impact to readiness of...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Johnson MC,Banaag AL,Condie KJ,Servies TE,Pérez Koehlmoos TL

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We evaluated ophthalmic changes in healthy individuals who underwent integrated resistance and aerobic training (iRAT) during 70-d 6° head-down tilt (HDT) bed rest (BR). METHODS:Participants were selected using NASA standard screening procedures. Standardized NASA BR conditions were implemented. Subjects ...

journal_title：Aerospace medicine and human performance

authors： Taibbi G,Cromwell RL,Zanello SB,Yarbough PO,Ploutz-Snyder RJ,Godley BF,Vizzeri G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00