Exogenous Factors [AR 40-8] Flashcards
1
Q
Medication Use
A
Self-medication is permitted only in accordance with the over-the-counter medical aeromedical policy letter (APL).
2
Q
Anesthesia
A
General, spinal, or epidural — 48 hours.
Local or regional — 12 hours.
3
Q
Alcohol
A
12 hours after last drink and no residual effects.
4
Q
Immunizations
A
12 hours.
5
Q
CS/Tear Gas Exposure
A
No restriction if no residual effects.
6
Q
Blood or Plasma Donation
A
Blood donation (greater than 200 cc) — 72 hours. Plasma donation — 24 hours. (Cannot donate more than twice yearly.)
7
Q
Decompression
A
Adverse reaction must be cleared by flight surgeon.
No high altitude duties for 24 hours following > 25,000’ decompression experience.
8
Q
Diving or Hyperbaric Exposure
A
24 hours after SCUBA diving, compressed air dives, or hyperbaric chamber exposures.
9
Q
Simulator Sickness
A
12 hours.
10
Q
Centrifuge Runs
A
6 hours.
