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Aircrew periodic medical examinations

David C McLoughlin

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BACKGROUND: Aircrew are subject to periodic medical examinations (PMEs) throughout their careers. These aim to ensure flight safety. AIMS: This paper discusses the history and rationale of screening aircrew. It then considers the ability of the PME to detect abnormalities and predict future in-flight incapacitation. CONCLUSION: We conclude that the current system is of limited value. Selected changes to the content and frequency of aircrew periodic medical examinations could be made without compromising flight safety.

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BACKGROUND: Aircrew are subject to periodic medical examinations (PMEs) throughout their careers. These aim to ensure flight safety. AIMS: This paper discusses the history and rationale of screening aircrew. It then considers the ability of the PME to detect abnormalities and predict future in-flight incapacitation. CONCLUSION: We conclude that the current system is of limited value. Selected changes to the content and frequency of aircrew periodic medical examinations could be made without compromising flight safety.

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BACKGROUND: Aircrew are subject to periodic medical examinations (PMEs) throughout their careers. These aim to ensure flight safety. AIMS: This paper discusses the history and rationale of screening aircrew. It then considers the ability of the PME to detect abnormalities and predict future in-flight incapacitation. CONCLUSION: We conclude that the current system is of limited value. Selected changes to the content and frequency of aircrew periodic medical examinations could be made without compromising flight safety.

Key concepts: Aircrew, Aviation medicine, Aeronautics, Medicine, Flight safety, Medical emergency, Engineering

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