Assessment of Head-Injured Aircrew: Comparison of FAA and USAF Procedures

The Federal Aviation Administration and the United States Air Force are similarly charged with determining whether aviators who have sustained head injuries are medically qualified to return to flying. The purpose of this paper is to first explain the major differences in missions between the USAF a...

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Main Authors: Fiedler, Edna, Orme, Daniel R, Mills, William, Patterson, John C
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
HEAD(ANATOMY)
Medicine and Medical Research
PILOTS
TRAUMA
WOUNDS AND INJURIES
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Summary:The Federal Aviation Administration and the United States Air Force are similarly charged with determining whether aviators who have sustained head injuries are medically qualified to return to flying. The purpose of this paper is to first explain the major differences in missions between the USAF and the FAA, and then outline these procedures and rules, note their similarities and differences, address the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, and discuss the possible reconciliation of these differences. Finally, brief case material are presented to illustrate both evaluation methods.