Author Description

It is the responsibility of the civil aviation medical examiner (AME) and military flight surgeon to determine fitness to fly or "aeromedical disposition." In order to do so, it is necessary to have an understanding of the appropriate medical standards. This book, authored by four leaders in clinical aviation medicine, provides guidance to AMEs and flight surgeons who must determine aeromedical disposition. It discusses the most common diseases and treatment modalities with particular emphasis upon their significance in an aviation environment.