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Antibiotics and flight
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K Ghazizadeh   |
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Abstract: (14777 Views) |
| Antibiotics are among the commonest prescribed medications. The
widespread use of antibiotics and resulting drug resistance has led
to the development of new drugs and multi drug regimens. A
satisfactory knowledge of this group of drugs is important for the
aeromedical examiner considering the critical conditions of flight.
This article comprises a brief review of antibiotics and pertinent
considerations during a flight.
In the military section: the Canadian Air Force recommends that the
flight crew using antibiotics be grounded for 4 weeks to allow time
for the acute phase of the illness to pass and possible adverse
reactions to emerge. Crew can return to duty in the absence of
complications. In cases of outpatient and long-term treatment, the
individual must be under supervision for at least one week.
In the civil section: the Federal Aviation Association (FAA)
recommends that crew can continue their duties if no adverse
reactions occur after 48 hours of usage or prior use. The lack of
interference with flight safety must be considered.
It is noteworthy that the final decision about the aptness of use of
these drugs is the responsibility of the aeromedical examiner. |
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| Keywords: antibiotics, flight, military |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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