Flight Crew Introduction to Aviation Medicine

Role of the airline medical team

Altitude Physiology,  Cabin Environment , Fatigue , Cosmic Radiation data.

Use of ground based medical provider, use of emergency medical kits, use of AED, use of MQV, pre departure medical clearances and medical equipment carriage, diversions, pratique, scenarios.

Medications and Flying , AOD/ HIMS , Mental Health , Pilot medicals/ complex case management, DAME clearance to work  , corrective eye surgery, Flying post surgery, anesthetics, Work injury and reporting, worker’s compensation, return to work, Long term sick process, DVT, Accident – post accident medical clearance, Vaccinations, Health alerts/ threats Crew Meals, nutrition, safe eating/ drinking, foods to avoid, Blood donations, stitches, air quality Up line sick process, port Doctors and overseas medical support.