Neurologic - Incapacitating Conditions

Apr 2014

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Decision Grid - Aerospace Medical Dispositions

Item 46. Neurologic - Presence of any neurological condition or disease that potentially may incapacitate an individual

DISEASE/CONDITION

CLASS

EVALUATION DATA

DISPOSITION

Head Trauma associated with:

Epidural or Subdural Hematoma;

Focal Neurologic Deficit;

Depressed Skull Fracture; or

Any loss of consciousness, alteration of consciousness, or amnesia, regardless of duration
All Submit all pertinent medical records, current status report, to include pre-hospital and emergency department records, operative reports, neurosurgical evaluation, name and dosage of
medication(s) and side effects
Requires FAA Decision

This page discussed the Incapacitating Neurologic Conditions portion of the Neurologic section of the Fight Physical Examination required of pilots.


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