OMA Chapter 6 Flashcards
What are the main things covered in OMA chapter 6?
Crew Health Precautions
Alcohol, medication, diving, blood donation, sleep and rest etc.
Are you allowed to drink alcohol when positioning?
No
How many units of alcohol can you drink within 24 hours of a duty, as a guide?
5 units
Can you question crew about alcohol in front of passengers?
No
Can you take sleeping tablets?
No, unless prescribed
What are the limitations on operating after anaesthetics?
Cant operate within 48 hours of general anaesthetic
Cant operate within 24 hours of local anaesthetic (including dental)
What are the limitations on blood donation?
Cant be done within 24 hours of duty
What are the limitations on scuba diving?
Cannot fly within 48 hours of a dive greater than 10 metres in depth.
Recommended not to operate within 24 hours of scuba dive
Crew are warned of the dangers of mixing diving and flying
Crew who have received treatment for decompression sickness must not fly within 72 hours, and only after clearance from aviation or diving specialist physician
What are the food considerations when on asby or a night stop?
Captain and FO should still avoid eating the same meals
What must you make sure you do after surgery?
Seek aero-medical advice prior to returning to work
What must you make sure you do after a hospital visit of greater than 12 hours?
Seek aero-medical advice prior to returning to work
What must you make sure you do after starting regular use of medication?
Seek aero-medical advice prior to returning to work
What should you make sure you do after first being told you require glasses or contact lenses?
Seek aero-medical advice prior to returning to work
What should you do to protect yourself after a laser attack?
Look away from the source, or shield eyes from the light
Avoid rubbing eyes
If still affected, seek medical attention
What are the flight crew responsibility if they suffer from diabetes?
They must brief the crew before each duty
