| Sudden incapacitation: USAF experience, 1970-80. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 6838453 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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During the period 1970-80, there were reported 146 cases of in-flight sudden incapacitation in the USAF. Of these, 62 involved pilots, 14 were navigators, and 70 were student pilots. The etiologies of sudden incapacitation included illness without loss of consciousness, loss of consciousness, spatial disorientation, and improper M-1 maneuver. Each of these categories is analyzed with emphasis upon prevention, for example, not flying with symptomatic preexisting disease, continued emphasis upon spatial disorientation training, and correct performance of the M-1 maneuver. Based upon the data, conclusions and recommendations are suggested to minimize the risk of episodes of in-flight sudden incapacitation. |
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Authors:
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R B Rayman; G B McNaughton |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Volume: 54 ISSN: 0095-6562 ISO Abbreviation: Aviat Space Environ Med Publication Date: 1983 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-05-27 Completed Date: 1983-05-27 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 |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 161-4 Citation Subset: IM; S |
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Accidents, Aviation
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prevention & control Adult Aerospace Medicine Aviation Humans Middle Aged Unconsciousness / epidemiology*, etiology United States Vertigo / epidemiology*, etiology |
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Aviat Space Environ Med. 1997 Apr;68(4):354
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9096836
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