Citation

Wright SC. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1998; 69(10): 999-1000.

Affiliation

36th Medical Evacuation Battalion, Ft. Hood, TX, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9773904

Abstract

A 31-yr-old flight medic struck the top of his head while loading a patient onto an ambulance. He sustained a momentary alteration of sensorium but otherwise seemed fine. Approximately 1 week after the incident, he experienced the onset of headaches and disabling vertigo that persisted over the next 2 mo, gradually decreasing in severity with time. Although not deemed significant at the time of injury, a mild head injury can result in postconcussion syndrome, a collection of neurologic symptoms that can persist for some time before resolving. This case emphasizes the need for a period of observation after head trauma before clearing aviators for flying duties.

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