Flight surgeon support of combat operations at RAF Upper Heyford.
Flight surgeon support of the Libyan Air Strike on April 14-15, 1986 is reviewed. Problems encountered included lack of time for adequate briefings, aircrew member fatigue, family stress, and lack of confidence in medication. In spite of problems, the mission was performed in an outstanding manner. Recommendations for future combat operation flight surgeon support are given.
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U.S. Air Force Hospital, RAF Upper Heyford, England.
D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D003913:Dextroamphetamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D012631:Secobarbital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D014857:Warfare
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