Excerpts from AME Guide |
Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 38. Abdomen and Viscera - Abdomen and Viscera and Anus Conditions
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
Cholelithiasis | All | Document history and findings | If asymptomatic - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Cirrhosis (Alcoholic) | All | See Substance Dependence/Abuse Protocol | Requires FAA Decision |
Cirrhosis (Non-Alcoholic) | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report, to include history of encephalopathy; PT/PTT; albumin; liver enzymes; bilirubin; CBC; and other testing deemed necessary | Requires FAA Decision |
Hepatitis | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report to include any other testing deemed necessary | If disease is resolved without sequela - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Hepatitis C | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance’s - See AASI Protocol |
Inguinal, Ventral or Hiatal Hernia | All | Document history and findings | If symptomatic; likely to cause any degree of obstruction - Requires FAA Decision Otherwise - Issue |
Liver Transplant | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | Requires FAA Decision |
Colitis (Ulcerative, Regional Enteritis or Crohn's disease) | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance’s - See AASI Protocol |
Colon/Rectal Cancer | All | Submit all pertinent medical records, operative/pathology reports, current oncological status report; and current CEA and CBC | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance’s - See AASI Protocol |
Splenomegaly | All | Provide hematologic workup | Requires FAA Decision |
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8