EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE FLYER WITH HEADACHE

Headache is discussed as a problem in aviation. Currently accepted classifications are described, followed by a systematic approach to the evaluation of a patient with a headache. Therapy is presented for common forms of headaches, with special emphasis on the flyer. Aeromedical considerations and present policies regarding headaches and suspension from flying are discussed. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  School of Aerospace Medicine

  2507 Kennedy Circle
  Brooks Air Force Base, TX  United States  78235
• Authors:
  • Rud, R C
• Publication Date: 1977-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 20 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Aviation medicine; Classification; Diagnostic tests; Diseases and medical conditions; Health; Personnel; Therapy
• Old TRIS Terms: Aviation personnel; Diagnosis medicine; Headaches; Prophylaxis
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Safety and Human Factors; Society; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167174
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAM-TR-77-15
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 23 1978 12:00AM