Orientation & Medicin Flashcards
What is AAMA short for ?
US army aeromedical activity
What does the AAMA do ?
They do flight physicals
(FDME & FDHS)
Review physicals, recommend dispositions, waivers and maintain AEDR to support research and studies
AEDR = Aeromedical epidemiological data repository
What’s USACRC short for ?
US army combat readiness center
What does USACRC do ?
Conducts investigations + safety training + writes policies
Organize and investigate human factors in aviation safety, aircraft design and aviation mishaps
What is USAARL short for ?
US army aeromedical research laboratory
What does the USAARL do ?
Research on the effects of exogenous aeromedical factors + develop aviation life support equipment
What is DAM short for ?
Department of aviation medicine
What does DAM do ?
Aeromedical training
Who, on the aviation medicine health care team, is a rated crew members ?
The flight surgeon
What is FS short for ?
Flight surgeon
What is APA short for ?
Aeromedical physician
What is AMNP short for ?
Aviation medicine nurse practitioner
Who, on the aviation medicine health care team, is non-rated, non-crew members ?
APA + AMNP + Aeromedical psychologist
What is the primary goal of the aviation medicine program ?
Preventive medicine
How many flight physical classes are there ?
4 classes
Who has a class 1 flight physical ?
Pilot students
(Flight physical for initial entrance)
Who has a class 2 flight physical ?
Rated aviators, FS, APA + AMNP
Who has a class 3 flight physical ?
Non-rated crewmembers
(Flight medics, aeromedical psychologists, flight engineers, crew chiefs ect.)
Who has a class 4 flight physical ?
ATC - UAV operators - anual FDME for DAC + contracted ATC personel
How often do you need the Comprehensive FDME ?
age + SIT ?
Every 5th year (age 20-49)
Anually after age 50
After any Class A & B mishaps
What is FDME short for ?
Flying duty medical exam
What is FDHS short for ?
Flying duty health screening
How often do you have to get your FDHS ?
Yearly (aligned with birth month)
For how long and when does the “birth month window” run ?
3 months back from the last day of your birthmonth.
What’s the extention rule for FDME birth months ?
one time extention for one month
What’s the name of the “Medical recommendation for flying duty” as an Upslip/Downslip ?
DD form 2992
What’s the point of the DD form 2992 (upslip/downslip) ?
To inform the commander of medical fitnes for all classes og personnel
What form for “Medical recommendation for flying duty” does the Air force, navy and coat guard use ?
The same
DD form 2992
What level does the medical provider need to be to give a valid medical clearance ?
FS, APA, AMNP
How has the final approval authority for the DD form 2992 ?
The unit commander
Who can sign a DD 2992 ?
FS, APA, AMNP or AME
What does “temporary disqualification” imply ?
Likely to result in re-qualification within 365 days
What does “Permanent disqualification” imply ?
Medical condition that is expected to last longer than 365 days
Specify time restrition, from flying, after:
Anesthesia
General
Local
General: 48 hours
Local: 12 hours
Specify time restriction from flying after consuming alcohol ?
12 hours
Specify restrictions from flying after CBRN
12 hours time restriction
must be cleared by aeromedical provider
Specify time restriction from flying after immunization
12 hours
How many times a year can pilots give blood and what’s the time restriction from flying afterwards ?
maximum of 2 times a year
time restriction minimum of 72 hours
Time restriction from flying after plasma donation
24 hours
Can you donate bone marrow ?
Yes, if cleared by aeromedical provider before returning to flight
specify time restriction from flying after diving
24 hours
Can you smoke tobacco berfore flights ?
Yes but it’s discouraged
What’s the time restriction after smooking aid (patches/gum)
72 hours (DNIF)
What the time restriction from flying after simulator sickness ?
12 hours after no symptoms
What’s the time restriction from flying after centrifuge runs ?
6 hours
What’s Class 1 medication
Over the counter
Used on a short term basis
Used without the knowledge of FS/APA
What’s Class 2 medication
Requires prescription
Short term use under supervision of flight provider without waiver
What’s Class 2B medication
2B are used long term or chronic and may require waiver
What’s Class 3 medication
Requires presription
may have significant side effects
What’s Class 4 medication
May result in permanent disqualification (insulin and anti-psychotics)
How many classes are there for herbal medication and what do they hold ?
3 classes
1) protein, sport drinks mm. - used without approval
2)Ginseng, creatine mm. - used with prior approval
3) some energy drinks, fat burnersm preworkouts mm. waivers unlikely
What are the organizations maintaining aviation medical standards ?
AAMA, USACRC, USAARL, USASAM (DAM)
Who’s on the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team ?
FS, APA, AMNP & psychologist
Can a AME sign a DD 2992 ?
Yes
