Clinical Aerospace Medicine Board Review Course 2023-Clinical Aerospace Medicine (Recording)

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In this extensive presentation, Dr. James Frazier reviews updates and practices in clinical aerospace medicine, with a focus on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Dr. Frazier, a seasoned expert in aerospace medicine, shares insights from his 19-year journey and his role as a consultant for the Allied Pilots Association. Key topics include the FAA's evolving standards, disqualifying medical conditions, and the aerobatic certification process for pilots. He highlights various medical conditions such as coronary artery disease, epilepsy, and bipolar disorder, which have stringent certification criteria and are often disqualifying unless proven otherwise. The talk also delves into FAA's approach to approving medications, emphasizing the importance of the condition over the medication itself, and the organization's restrictions on certain drug classes, including psychotropics and anticonvulsants.<br /><br />Dr. Frazier also discusses the FAA's innovative programs, such as the Human Interventional Motivation Study (HIMSS) for managing airmen with substance abuse issues, and new allowances for SSRIs among pilots with depression. He touches on numerous case studies, spanning conditions like type 2 diabetes, Meniere's disease, cancer, and obstructive sleep apnea, illustrating the FAA's nuanced and condition-specific response to each. The presentation is a comprehensive guide to understanding the FAA's certification criteria and the aeromedical challenges faced by pilots and medical examiners.

Keywords

Aerospace Medicine

FAA Guidelines

Dr. James Frazier

Allied Pilots Association

Medical Certification

Coronary Artery Disease

Epilepsy

Bipolar Disorder

Psychotropic Restrictions

Anticonvulsants

HIMSS Program

SSRIs Allowance

Type 2 Diabetes

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Aeromedical Challenges