Intro to Aviation Medicine Flashcards
What are the four organizations that maintain aviation medical standards?
- US Army Aeromedical Activity (AAMA)
- US Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center
- US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory
- US Army School of Aviation Medicine
What does the US Army Aeromedical Activity do?
- Flight Physicals (Reviews and recommends disposition)
- Recommends waivers to approval authority
- Maintains the Aviation Epidemiology Data Register (AEDR) to support research and clinical studies for aircrew medical standards and policy
What does the US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center do?
- Accident Investigations (ground and air), all Class A and B mishaps
- Conducts safety training
- Writes safety policies for the Army
What does the US Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory do?
- Conducts research on the effects of exogenous aeromedical factors in the aviation environment.
- Conducts research and development in aviation life support
What does the US Army School of Aviation Medicine do?
- Conducts training on aeromedical subjects and trains health care providers
- Conducts Aviation Resource Management Surveys (ARMS)
- Sustains the aviation and SOF communities with training in altitude chambers
Flight Surgeon
A physician trained in aviation medicine, has completed the Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course, had a residency in Aerospace Medicine, and is a rated crewmember.
Aeromedical Physician Assistant (APA) and Aviation Medicine Nurse Practitioner (AMNP)
Trained in aviation medicine, has completed the Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course, supervised by a flight surgeon, and is a non-rated non-crewmember.
Aeromedical psychologist
- Trained in clinical psychology, has completed the Aeromedical Psychology Course, and is a non rated and no-crewmember.
- Consultant to the FS, APA, AMNP and commander, SME in Human Factors and stress and fatigue. Sits on Flight Evaluation Boards and Accident Investigation Boards.
What are the Healthcare Team Duties and Responsibilities?
- Preventive Medicine
- Clinical Medicine
- Unit Readiness
- Staff Function
- Hospital Support
What is the FDME?
Periodic Screening for Medical exam, it is the starting point for all aircrew members.
What are the two types of FDME?
- Initial (18 months)
- Comprehensive (Rucker up to 24 months)
What is the comprehensive FDME?
A retention type of FDME, lasts for 5 years, performed annually after 50 years old and after any Class A or B mishap.
What are the classes of the FDME?
- Class 1: For those who want to be pilots
- Class 2: For trained aviators, flight surgeons, DAC pilots, and APAs/ AMNPs.
- Class 3: For non-rated crewmembers, flight medics, crew chiefs, and psychologists.
- Class 4: For Air Traffic Controllers and UAV Operators.
What is the Flying Duty Health Screen (FDHS)?
An interim health screening tool, performed every 12 months and is synchronized with the aircrew member’s birth month.
When must you complete your flight physical?
By the last day of your birth month, you have a 3 month window that can be granted a one time extension that lasts for one month.
How many parts are there of an FDME/FDHS?
2, the compilation of all information/data that the FS/APA will need and the “hands on” portion.
Who is the final approving authority on the DD 2992?
The unit commander.
What is the aircrews’ responsibility to report to the FS?
- Symptoms indicating a change in health
- Illness requiring the use of medication or visit to a healthcare provider
- Drug or alcohol use
- Current waivers or requests for waivers
- HIV Positive
Who has the authority to grant waivers?
- Class 1 = ETP, USAACE or NGB
- Class 2/4 = USAACE or NGB
- Class 3 = HRC
What are the criteria for waivers?
- Condition is resolved or stable
- Does not preclude satisfactory completion of training or military service
- Not an undue hazard to the individual or others
- Not aggravated by military service or continued flying duty
- Medication must be taken as directed with no significant side effects
- If progression or recurrence possible then it must be easily detected or pose risk for subtle incapacitation
- Cannot be an undue burden on medical personnel or medication
- Cannot jeopardize a mission
- Cannot pose a risk to aviation safety
- No deployability limitations
- Not compromise personal health
What must be reported to an FS, APA, or AMNP that would cause a temporary restriction on flying?
- Medical or dental procedure requiring medication after treatment
- Procedure requiring anesthesia or sedation
- Treatment by mental health professional
- Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation
- Treatment by homeopath, herbalist, naturopath, and other alternative medicine practitioners
- Any emergency room or urgent care vist
For how many hours are you grounded after receiving anesthesia?
48 hours for general, spinal, or epidural
12 hours for local or regional
For how many hours are you grounded after drinking alcohol?
12 hours before flight brief and with no residual symptoms
Tear gas results in grounding for how long?
No time unless residual symptoms
