are you going to take that?? capt wendi dick flight surgeon, 363 ears ext 7600 1lt nereyda sevilla...
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Are you going to take that??
Capt Wendi Dick
Flight Surgeon, 363 EARS Ext 7600
1Lt Nereyda Sevilla
Aerospace Physiologist Ext 7049
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Human Trend
2000 B.C….Here, eat this root.1000 A.D….Roots are heathen.
Say this prayer.1850 A.D….Prayer is superstition.
Drink this potion.1940 A.D….That potion is snake oil.
Swallow this pill.
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What have we come to?
1985 A.D….That pill is ineffective.
Take this antibiotic.2000 A.D….That antibiotic is artificial.
Here, eat this root
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USAF Policy
• AFI does not prohibit the use of dietary supplements except– anabolic steroids– hemp oil– Nutriva bars
• Aircrew must report use to Flight Surgeon• 24 hour DNIF after last dose of many
substances
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But is it a Safety Concern?
• No pharmaceutical testing or safety requirement
• Anecdotal reports of aviator use• Behavioral Changes
– unknown SA & SD effects • Cardiovascular effects
– Lower G tolerance
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What can I take?• OTC Medications
Skin antisepticsTopical antifungals1% hydrocortisone creamSingle doses of aspirin, acetaminophen,
or ibuprofen for minor aches and painsAntacidsPepto BismolHemorroidal suppositoriesNasal sprays
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There’s More!!
• Vitamins and Minerals– Stay below 100% DV and Tolerable UL– Look for “USP”
• Amino Acids (creatine)– Get a good diet instead– Hydration key
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Avoid
• Hallucinogens (Hallucination or SD)– California poppy– Kava-kava– Magic mushrooms– Nutmeg– Periwinkle– Thorn Apple
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Avoid
• Sedatives (drowsiness, slow reaction time, SD)– Valerian Root– Snakeroot– Deadly Nightshade– Hemlock– Opium Poppy– Passion Flower– Jimson Weed
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Avoid
• Cardiovascular Effects (Palpitations, MI)– Ephedra– Broom– Indian Snakeroot– White Squill– Yellow Foxglove
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Avoid
• Liver Poisons (besides the alcohol)– Borage– Chaparral– Comfrey– Germander– Life root– Thread leafed groundsel
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Specific Questions on what you are taking ask the FS or physiologist!