EEG CRITERIA FOR FLYING FITNESS APPLIED BY GERMAN AIR-FORCE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE

  • 1 January 1975
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 46  (2) , 194-198
Abstract
A re-evaluation of EEGs of more than 1000 applicants for flying training is presented. All EEG abnormalities were reevaluated by 3 EEG specialists. Out of 1630 EEG records, 5.4% were classified as abnormal and, of these, 24 had a bearing on flying qualification. SW[slow wave]-variants and paroxysms were cause for elimination in any case. Any subject showing EEG abnormalities, possibly requiring a permanent elimination, undergoes a 2nd EEG by another examiner. In cases with EEG anomalies, a followup EEG is done with a concurrent sensory-motor performance test. This is supplemented by an evaluation of collateral cerebral circulation, using uni- and bilateral compression of the vertebral and carotid arteries. In cases without noticeable performance deficiencies, another EEG is done a yr later in order to exclude a progression of the EEG anomalies.

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