TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1996//
TI  - Combating fatigue to enhance safety
JO  - Aviation week and space technology
A1  - Sparaco, P.
SP  - 49, 53
EP  - 5
VL  - 145
IS  - 19
N2  - Methods of fighting fatigue in airline pilots are reviewed. Recommendations include maintaining home base time, monitoring sleep, and time adjustments on extended layovers. Disorders related to the circadian rhythm include sleep disturbances, altered biological rhythms, and weakened mental performance. Drug therapy includes the use of stimulants such as coffee, tea, and cola; sleep pills; and oral administration of melatonin.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0005-2175
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -