Idiopathic hypersomnia in an aircrew member.
Aviat Space Environ Med
; 70(8): 797-801, 1999 Aug.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10447054
ABSTRACT
In aviation, it is essential that all aircrew members remain alert and contribute, by their observations and actions, to flight safety. Especially in helicopter operations, crewmembers riding in the rear of the aircraft play an integral role in many aspects of flight, such as take-offs, landings, turns, formation flights, hazard avoidance, situational awareness, military operations, and crew coordination. We present the case of a helicopter crew chief with idiopathic hypersomnia, briefly review the disorder, and give the recent U.S. military aviation experience with sleep disorders. Flight surgeons and aeromedical examiners should be active in considering and diagnosing sleep-related disorders as the aviator or crewmember may not be aware of the disease or may not volunteer the history. A directed history is important in making the diagnosis, as are reports from family and other aircrew members. Referral to a sleep specialist is required in performing objective sleep studies, establishing the diagnosis, recommending treatment, and providing a prognosis. Many sleep disorders are treatable and aeromedically waiverable.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medicina Aeroespacial
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Distúrbios do Sono por Sonolência Excessiva
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Militares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aviat Space Environ Med
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos