6th Edition
Ernsting's Aviation and Space Medicine
Ernsting's Aviation and Space Medicine applies current understanding in medicine, physiology and the behavioural sciences to the medical challenges and stresses that are faced by both civil and military aircrew, and their passengers, on a daily basis. The sixth edition of this established textbook and clinical reference has been revised and updated by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced contributors, many new to this edition. The structure of the book has been refined, bringing related chapters together where appropriate, while the clinical content has been carefully streamlined in line with the specific requirements of the aviation medicine practitioner and adviser, with new chapters added on Commercial Space Travel, Skin Disease and Women’s Health.
Key Features:
- Convenient – embraces all aspects of aviation medicine in a single volume, divided into four parts for ease of reference: Aviation Physiology & Aircrew Systems, Space Physiology & Medicine, Clinical Aviation Medicine and Operational Aviation Medicine
- Comprehensive – covers all forms of military and passenger-carrying aircraft, including issues surrounding passenger safety and transport of the sick and injured
- Aids detailed understanding – focuses on the principles underlying the standards in the field rather than just the standards themselves
- Applicable worldwide – addresses international issues, including worldwide regulation of medical standards, and travel and disease
- Accessible – chapter summaries enable rapid assimilation of key points while key references and suggestions for further reading encourage in-depth learning
- eBook included - text fully online and searchable via VitalSource eBook
The text remains the recommended coursebook for those studying for the Diploma in Aviation Medicine of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians, recognized worldwide as an exemplary standard in the field, and for similar worldwide qualifications. It is an essential companion for all civil and military aviation medicine practitioners, both when preparing for professional examinations and in daily practice, and for those in the many disciplines of the behavioural and life sciences that include some study of aviation, its physiology and related issues. It is also recommended reading for those with a wider interest in the medical problems of professional or recreational flying, air transport and the aviation industry.
PART 1: Aviation Physiology and Aircrew Systems
1 The Earth's atmosphere
Revised by Ross D. Pollock and Peter D. Hodkinson
2 Cardiovascular physiology
Revised by Thomas G. Smith
3 Respiratory physiology
Revised by Caroline Jolley
4 Hypoxia and hyperventilation
Joseph K. Britton
5 The principles of altitude protection
Joseph K. Britton
6 Cabin pressurization and personal pressure equipment
Joseph K. Britton
7 Oxygen systems
Joseph K. Britton
8 Long-duration acceleration
Nicholas D.C. Green
9 Short-duration acceleration
Matthew E. Lewis
10 Head injury and protection
Matthew E. Lewis and Ronan Dardis
11 Restraint systems and escape from aircraft
Matthew E. Lewis
12 Human physiology in the thermal environment
Andy Weller
13 Thermal stress, protection and survival
Andy Weller
14 Vibration: Hand-transmitted and whole-body effects on human health and wellness
Adrienne M. Madison, Matthew T. Ballard, Tamara T. Chambers and Valeta Carol Chancey
15 Physiology of sleep and wakefulness, sleep disorders and the effects on aircrew
J. Lynn Caldwell
16 Optics and vision
Malcolm Woodcock
17 Spatial orientation and disorientation in flight
Revised by Alaistair Bushy and Tracy Grimshaw
PART 2: Space Physiology and Medicine
18 Space environment and biodynamic forces
Michael Barratt and Maybritt Kuypers
19 Space adaptation, clinical issues and countermeasures
Michael Barratt and Sergi Vaquer
20 Commercial human space travel
James Vanderploeg and Richard Jennings
PART 3: Clinical Aviation Medicine
21 Regulation of medical standards
Johanna Jordaan, Michael A. Berry and Darren Ellison
22 Aeromedical risk: A numerical approach
Revised by Mark K. Cairns, Michael J.A. Trudgill and Nicholas D.C. Green
23 Cardiovascular disease
Edward D. Nicol and David A. Holdsworth
24 Respiratory disease
Jonathan R. Naylor
25 Aviation gastroenterology and hepatology
Revised by Joanna D’Arcy
26 Kidney disease
Andrew Timperley and Senti Baladurai
27 Metabolic and endocrine disorders
David Russell-Jones and Gillian Garden
28 Haematology
Lucinda Blake
29 Skin disease
Amr Salam and Alys Hunter
30 Neurological disease
Damian Jenkins
31 Decompression illness
Desmond M. Connolly and Mark A. Glover
32 Mental health and wellbeing
Paul Cooper, Asha Pook and Robert Bor
33 Women’s health
Kathryn Hughes
34 Ophthalmic disease
Malcolm Woodcock
35 Diseases of the ear, nose and throat
David A. Jonathan
36 Orthopaedic conditions
Revised by Edward Spurrier and Ian Sargeant
37 Infectious disease and air travel
Matt Adam, David Powell and Ewan Hutchison
38 Passenger fitness to fly
Stephen Houston
39 Medication in aircrew
Andrew Timperley
PART 4: Operational Aviation Medicine
40 Pilot selection and training
Robert Bor and Jennifer Eaglestone
41 The flight deck and cockpit
Helen M. Hoar
42 Human factors in aviation
Revised by Roberto De Marino
43 Safety in civil aviation
Nicholas Dann
44 Errors and accidents
Emma Smith and Will Tutton
45 Accident investigation and aviation pathology
Matthew E. Lewis and Michael J.P. Biggs
46 Air traffic control
Revised by Rae-Wen Chang
47 Cabin crew health
Justin Flatt
48 Aviation fatigue and relevant fatigue countermeasures
John A. Caldwell
49 Anthropometry and aircrew equipment integration
Revised by Matthew E. Lewis
50 In-flight noise and communications
Graham M. Rood and Susan H. James
51 Aircrew and cosmic radiation
Revised by Anna Fogtman
52 Motion sickness
John F. Golding
53 Aeromedical evacuation
Geoffrey Tothill and Ian Mollan
54 Rotary wing operation by land and sea
Mark S. Adams
55 Remotely piloted aircraft systems
Anthony P. Tvarynanas
56 Aircraft hygiene
Jane-Marie Hawronskyj
Appendix
Index
Biography
David Gradwell is Emeritus Professor of Aerospace Medicine, King’s College London; formerly a consultant in aviation medicine, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s Health Partners and the Royal Air Force Consultant Advisor in aviation medicine. He is President of the International Academy of Aviation & Space Medicine a Past President of the Aerospace Medical Association.
Elizabeth Wilkinson is a Consultant in Occupational and Aviation medicine and was formerly Head of Health Services at British Airways. She is President of the UK Association of Aviation Medical Examiners and Past President of the International Airline Medical Association.
"Another home run hit, this latest edition of a classic continues to be an outstanding primer and reference for the aerospace medicine specialty. The many authors are globally recognized. Like previous editions, chapters are very well written and unambiguous. I particularly appreciated the ‘Further reading’ paragraph at the conclusion of each chapter. The online version is even easier to read and has convenient hyperlinks to figures, diagrams, references and original supporting articles. It is highly recommended for the library of every aerospace medicine specialist" David M. O’Brien and James W. Butler for the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
"In the Preface, the editors state that their aim was to create "an accessible source of reference for practitioners in aerospace medicine", and this text certainly fulfils that aspiration. Many of the subject matter experts have returned to update their chapters for the 5th edition, and the layout has been adjusted to simplify the presentation of information. In summary, this textbook maintains the reputation of previous editions as a standard point of reference for those practising aviation medicine, or undertaking examinations in this field. As such, its place on the air station medical centre bookshelf is secure for the foreseeable future." Surgeon Lieutentant Commander Alexander Wrigley for The Journal of the Royal Navy Medical Service.
"This textbook really stands alone in the market for its comprehensive coverage of all aspects of aviation and space medicine. This edition has successfully refreshed existing content and also managed to reflect current developments in the industry. In summary, this is obviously the definitive reference textbook for those working in aviation medicine and remains the recommended text for candidates preparing for the diploma examination. However, there is also much to interest the general occupational physician and those working in safety critical fields in particular will find a great deal of valuable substance in this book which is applicable to other industries. The clinical content in particular is widely relevant. It would certainly make an extremely useful addition to any departmental or personal library." Lachlan Mackay Brown for Occupational Medicine.
