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D Yacavone

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PubMed1991

Decompression sickness: U.S. Navy altitude chamber experience 1 October 1981 to 30 September 1988.

This study reports the incidence of decompression sickness (DCS) occurring in U.S. Navy altitude chambers in association with physiological training of aircrews for the 7-year period from 1 October 1981 to 30 September 1988. There were 140 total cases of DCS in 136,696 chamber exposure, an incidence of 0.10%. Among trainees, there were 78 cases in 111,674 exposures, and incidence of 0.07%. Among inside observers, there were 62 cases in 25,022 exposures and incidence of 0.25%. The incidence of DCS among inside observers was reduced almost two-fold over the last Navy report and is the lowest reported since 1973. Reasons for the reduction are discussed. In addition, analysis of the data includes types of DCS, symptoms, frequency of joint involvement, predisposing factors, altitude and time of onset of DCS, and treatment tables employed.

Aerospace Medicine↗
PubMed1991

Decompression sickness: USN operational experience 1969-1989.

This report presents data on the U.S. Navy's experience in decompression sickness occurring in operational flight from 1 January 1969 to 30 December 1989. During these 21 years, decompression sickness was reported in 12 USN aircraft and involved 15 aircrew. The primary cause of decompression, as might be expected, was a loss of cabin or cockpit pressurization. The most common manifestation of decompression sickness was limb or joint pain although some crewmembers experienced various manifestations of neurological dysfunction. One crewmember experienced chokes. Of the 15 afflicted aircrew, 13 (87%) had complete remission of symptoms by the time they landed. Two crewmembers required compression therapy for resolution of symptoms. None of the reported symptoms were incapacitating and none of the aircraft involved crashed or received even minor damage.

Aerospace Medicine↗
PubMed1987

Bulimia: an uncommon problem in aircrewmen--a case report.

This is a case report of a male naval aviator suffering from bulimia. Bulimia is an eating disorder normally associated with young affluent females. A review of bulimia as to etiology, characteristics, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis is presented to familiarize the reader with the disease. About 1% of the U.S. male population is afflicted with this disorder, while it has been estimated that up to 22% of females are afflicted. The only documented case of bulimia in a male aircrewman is presented. He was misdiagnosed on several occasions. When diagnosed, his symptomatology was severe. He was offered psychotherapy and close medical supervision and allowed to return to flight duty. His disease was chronic and recurrent. He was eventually grounded again. It is felt that bulimics are a very poor risk for return to flight duty due to the recurrent nature of the disease, the manipulative characteristics of those afflicted and the extreme difficulty of following patients suffering from this illness.

Adult↗