HEALTH
** MEDICAL PROTOCOL **
A Medical Protocol published in 2023 and endorsed by the GCAQE,
is available online as follows:
Post-Smoke/Fume Event Procedure
Full published paper AND a 156 page supplement.
Medical Protocol - Published Paper
Medical Protocol - 156 page Supplement
SHORT TERM HEALTH EFFECTS
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Neurotoxic symptoms: blurred or tunnel vision, nystagmus, disorientation, shaking and tremors, loss of balance and vertigo, seizures, loss of consciousness, parathesias;
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Neuropsychological or psychotoxic symtoms: memory impairment, headache, light-headedness, dizziness, confusion and feeling intoxicated;
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Gastro-intestinal symptoms: nausea, vomiting;
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Respiratory symptoms: cough, breathing difficulties (shortness of breath), tightness in chest, respiratory failure requiring
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oxygen;
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Cardiovascular symptoms: increased heart rate and palpitations;
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Irritation of eyes, nose and upper airways.
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Other symptoms are being reported by crew and passengers
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LONG TERM HEALTH EFFECTS
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Neurotoxic symptoms: numbness (fingers, lips, limbs), parathesias;
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Neuropsychological or psychotoxic symptoms: memory impairment, forgetfulness, lack of coordination, severe headaches, dizziness balance, sleep disorders;
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Gastro-intestinal symptoms: salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea;
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Respiratory symptoms: breathing difficulties (shortness of breath), tightness in chest, respiratory failure, susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections;
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Cardiovascular symptoms: chest pain, increased heart rate and palpitations;
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Skin symptoms: skin itching and rashes, skin blisters (on uncovered body parts), hair loss;
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Irritation of eyes, nose and upper airways;
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Sensitivity: signs of immunosuppression, chemical sensitivity leading to acquired or multiple chemical sensitivity
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General: weakness and fatigue (leading to chronic fatigue), exhaustion, hot flashes, joint pain, muscle weakness and pain.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
** MEDICAL PROTOCOL **
A Medical Protocol published in 2023 and endorsed by the GCAQE, is available at the 2 links below. This is made up of a published paper AND a 156 page supplement.
Medical Protocol - Published Paper
Medical Protocol - 156 page Supplement
There are also an extensive number of papers, reports and finding related to the health effects consequential to exposure to contaminated air on aircraft.
A few are listed below for guidance:
Winder, Michaelis. Crew Effects from Toxic Exposures on Aircraft (2005)
Howard CV et al. The Aetiology of ‘ Aerotoxic Syndrome ’ - A Toxico- Pathological Viewpoint. (2017)
Contaminated aircraft cabin air (Michaelis 2011)
Contaminated aircraft cabin air (Michaelis 2011)
Burdon (2012) The “Aerotoxic Syndrome” — real condition or flight of fancy?