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Citation

Simon E, Watts D, Bohnker BK. Mil. Med. 2008; 173(3): 322-323.

Affiliation

Stephen C. Pugh Memorial Clinic, Coast Guard Support Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, USA.

Comment In:

Mil Med 2008;.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18419038

Abstract

A case report is presented of a 36-year-old U.S. Coast Guard aviator who had a single seizure while operating a helicopter on the ground. His seizure activity produced a loss of consciousness during which he pushed the cyclic to the left anterior quadrant that resulted in a ground mishap. No risk factors were identified in an extensive neurological workup. The current guidance for handling seizures in military aviation personnel is reviewed, along with considerations for treatment. Although the military aviation selection process carefully screens applicants for seizure history and potential, occasional seizures in the aviation population remain possible. Such events may result in military aircraft mishaps despite careful risk factor surveillance, as demonstrated by this case.


Language: en

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