Alcohol Acute Effects in Aircrew

Abstract

This Flying Safety Topic Kit emphasizes the acute effects of alcohol on performance and aviation. In particular, it discusses the available preparations, absorption, metabolism, physiology, and pharmacology of alcohol. More recent data on altitude, nystagmus, and hangovers are included. Although designed for a flight surgeon to present to aircrew, it could also be presented to general audience with minimal alterations. (js)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA226015

Entities

People

  • Carl G. Simpson
  • Edward A. Brook

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Alcohols
  • Altitude
  • Anesthesia
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Death
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metabolism
  • Military Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiological Effects

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.