Aspects of Aviation Medicine

Question 1

DD 2992

Answer 1

Medical recommendation for flight or special duty

Question 2

who may issue a grounding notice?

Answer 2

Anyone in medical

Question 3

Who will grounding notices be issued to?

Answer 3

• personnel admitted to sick list
• those who are hospitalized
• personnel determined to have a medical problem that would impair performance of duties involving flight.
• administration of immz that require grounding

Question 4

Down chit copies go to:

Answer 4

• original goes to CO
• first copy to OPS O
• Second copy does to Training O

Question 5

how long is a grounding chit in effect?

Answer 5

Until examined by a flight surgeon and issued clearance

Question 6

Frequency of regular examinations

Answer 6

• Annually (due on last day of birth month)

- must be determined to be “physically qualified” and Aeronautically adapted”

Question 7

Filing of physical examinations for aviation medicine

Answer 7

• All copies must be kept for 3 years.

- when “downed” for 60 days a new psychical must be completed

Question 8

Mishap procedures

Answer 8

• Tend to victims
• Gather statements from survivors (all activities , sleep, food and drink consumption)
• collect labs
• inventory and properly label survival equipment and uniforms (noting any alterations made by rescue teams)

Question 9

Labs collected after a mishap:

Answer 9

• 2 Gray tops
• 2 purple tops
• 3 red tops- 75 ml of urine
• do not use alcohol pads to clean collection site.

Question 10

labeling information for a mishap

Answer 10

• name, rank
• SSN
• date
• note of all alterations made
• pictures / sketches of survival gear

Question 11

Nasal Decongestants effects on he body

Answer 11

• insomnia
• fatigue
• headache
• prolonged use raises BP and HR
• Dizziness, confusion, drowsiness
• Dry mouth, Euphoria
• Tachycardia; diplopia, decreased coordination

Question 12

Aspirin effects on the body

Answer 12

• affects regulation of body temp
• greater heat loss due to increased blood flow to extremities
• effects acid-base balance
• changes respiration depth and rate

Question 13

Petroleum jelly effects on the body

Answer 13

• will become crusty when exposed to %100 O2

Question 14

Throat Lozenges affect on the body

Answer 14

• possible allergy
• Decreased airflow
• Rapid swelling

Question 15

Cough drops effect on the body

Answer 15

• depresses CNS

- Decreased reaction time