| Exercise rhabdomyolysis in military aircrew: two cases and a review of aeromedical disposition. | |
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PMID: 11086669 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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INTRODUCTION: Exercise rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a rare, sometimes catastrophic condition where muscle fibers breakdown in response to exertion and release their breakdown products into the circulation. While ER was brought to the medical community's attention largely through reports from military training establishments we are unaware of ER having resulted from the activities of military aircrew. This paper reports two cases of ER in military aircrew and discusses the condition and the approaches taken in determining their future aeromedical disposition. CASE REPORTS: Rhabdomyolysis occurred in two military pilots as a result of their aircrew duties. One, an experienced pilot, suffered rhabdomyolysis as a result of centrifuge based G-training, while the other, a cadet in training, suffered rhabdomyolysis precipitated by exertion during moderately warm weather. Further investigation revealed the second case to also have the Malignant Hyperthermia Trait. AEROMEDICAL DISPOSTION: After wide consultation and lengthy deliberations both of these aircrew were returned to their full previous flying status. No further complications or recurrences have occurred. |
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Authors:
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D B Watson; G W Gray; J J Doucet |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 71 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 2000 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-02-14 Completed Date: 2001-03-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501714 Medline TA: Aviat Space Environ Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1137-41 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Aviation Medicine, RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA, Australia. dxw@ozemail.com.au |
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Adult Aerospace Medicine* Australia Canada Centrifugation / adverse effects Disability Evaluation* Exercise* Humans Inservice Training Male Malignant Hyperthermia / diagnosis*, etiology*, prevention & control Military Personnel* Physical Education and Training Rhabdomyolysis / blood, diagnosis*, enzymology, etiology*, prevention & control Risk Factors |
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Aviat Space Environ Med. 2001 Sep;72(9):856
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