Flight Safety Foundation Human Factors & Aviation Medicine 1994

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November–December 1994

A Sudden High-altitude Cabin Decompression Immediately Threatens Safety of Aircraft Crew and Passengers 4 pages. [PDF 31K]

Studies show that a quickly accomplished emergency descent is the most effective measure to prevent long-term hypoxic effects following a sudden high-altitude decompression.

September–October 1994

Air Crews Face Stomach and Intestinal Illness Risks at Many Layover Sites Around the World 4 pages. [PDF 26K]

Medications are available to help prevent and treat intestinal illnesses caused by bacteria and viruses. Pilots should consult an aviation medical examiner before taking antibacterial and antiviral medications, but avoiding certain foods and drinks may be the best strategy for prevention of illness.

July–August 1994

Flight Deck Confusion Cited in Many Aviation Incident Reports 6 pages. [PDF 35K]

A survey of incident reports filed with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Aviation Safety Reporting System indicates that better intracockpit communication can help prevent confusion-related incidents.

May–June 1994

Advances in Medicine and Data Technology Will Bring Dramatic Changes to Civil Aeromedical Certification Process 4 pages. [PDF 29K]

Healthier lifestyles, new medical treatments and computer technology are making it easier for pilots to achieve and maintain medical flight certification.

March–April 1994

Flight Crews Should Monitor Cholesterol Levels Closely 6 pages. [PDF 35K]

Poor diet and life-style choices lead to cardiovascular disease, a major threat to aeromedical certification.

January–February 1994

Aviation Careers May Hinge on Vision Protection 4 pages. [PDF 39K]

Many activities at work and at home can pose a threat to eye safety. But awareness and a few simple guidelines can keep pilots from endangering their vision.