An Aeromedical Review of Sickle-Cell Trait in Army Aviation.
Abstract
Sickle-cell trait (HbAS) is present in approximately 8% of American black recruits and 0.05% of non-black recruits. HbAS has caused major concern in the aviation medical community as a possible causal and latent health-risk factor for aircrewmembers. Concern stems from reports purporting to show in HbAS individuals a causal relation between altitude-induced hypoxia and splenic infarction and between physical exertion at altitude and sudden death. These concerns have been offset by the lack of research establishing such a direct cause-effect relationship. In light of the prevailing controversy a literature review of the aeromedical aspects of HbAS was undertaken.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA067209
Entities
People
- Daniel T. Sanders
- Edward F. Cole
- Frank S. Pettyjohn
- John C. Kelliher
- Joseph C. Denniston
Organizations
- United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab