Medical Handbook for PilotsThis illustrated handbook will familiarize pilots with physical and psychological factors affecting judgment, responses and attention in flight. Information on causes, symptoms, preventions and remedies for specific conditions such as: motion sickness, fatigue, vision and ear disorders, vertigo, carbon monoxide intoxication, hypoxia and hyperventilation. Chapters on physical examinations, air pressure, alcohol and drug use, noise, age, night flight, cockpit lighting and psychological aspects of flying are included, as well as a discussion of conditions specific to the flying passenger. |
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Page 54 - ... many causes, but the following are among the most important for the pilot: • Mild hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) • Physical stress • Psychological stress • Depletion of physical energy resulting from psychological stress Sustained psychological stress accelerates the glandular secretions that prepare the body for quick reactions during an emergency. These secretions make the circulatory and respiratory systems work harder, and the liver releases energy to provide the extra fuel needed for...