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Basic Flight Physiology, by Richard Reinhart MD

Basic Flight Physiology

by Richard Reinhart MD

Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-13:
9780070522237
Copyright Date:
1996
Edition:
2nd
Pages:
285
Binding:
Paperback
Weight:
1.3lbs
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This readable, updated textbook by a flight surgeon comprehensively covers the factors that affect "medical airworthiness." Includes practical chapters on dealing with in-flight medical emergencies and on maintaining flight fitness with diet and exercise.

How your mind and body can be impaired in flight to undermine safety--now updated with the latest research and case studies An understanding of flight physiology is crucial to aviation safety. Although strides have been made in understanding the human factor, 70% of flight accidents remain linked to pilot error. Now updated and expanded, this definitive text on the mind and body in the flying environment will benefit everyone who flies, particularly civilian pilots. You'll get eye-opening, potentially accident-preventing information on how to anticipate and compensate for the physiological effects unique to flying that can erode performance.

Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest research and data, this essential text includes new chapters on the effects of automation on crew resource management (CRM), emphasizing the crucial importance of situational awareness. Other topics include: Fatigue; Dehydration; Extreme temperatures; Vibration and hearing; Spatial disorientation; Hypoxia; Stress; Vertigo and motion sickness; Visual illusions and misperceptions; Tolerance to G forces; Jet lag; Health maintenance; the effects of over-the-counter medications, caffeine, alcohol and drugs, and more.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Human Factors Defined
  • Basic Human Anatomy
  • The Atmosphere
  • Situational Awareness
  • Altitude Physiology
  • Hearing and Vibration
  • Vision
  • Orientation
  • Self Imposed Medical Stress
  • Environmental Stresses
  • Sleep, Jet Lag, and Fatigue
  • Acceleration
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
  • Human Factors of Automation
  • In-flight Medical Emergencies
  • Health Maintenance Programs
  • Medical Standards & Regulations

Reader Reviews

Highly informative. A must read for any aviator at any level of experience. The author breaks down the somewhat confusing dialogue of such topics as hypoxia and hearing and vision factors into a simplified and informative approach.
R.L. Sherry, Bend Oregon

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