The EEG in the determination of fitness to fly.
Previous studies have shown a low incidence of clinical seizure development in healthy individuals with EEG epileptiform discharge activity. This has tended to de-emphasise the role of the EEG in screening pilots. A call is made for consideration of impairment of function associated with epileptiform discharges as a relevant factor in determination of fitness to fly and reconsideration of the role of the EEG in this area.
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Neuropsychological Section, Human Sciences Research Council, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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