Citation

Rayman RB, McNaughton GB. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1983; 54(2): 161-164.

Comment In:

Aviat Space Environ Med 1997;68(4):354.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6838453

Abstract

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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