Aviation medical evaluation of rhabdomyolysis in pilots: a clinical analysis of two cases
LIU Jing
ZHENG Jun
LIU Hongjin
CUI Li
FU Zhaojun
XIONG Wei
Abstract：Objective To find out more about rhabdomyolysis and give aeromedical advice by investigating the diagnosis, treatment and aviation medical evaluation of rhabdomyolysis in aircrew.Methods The diagnosis, treatment and medical assessment of rhabdomyolysis in two pilots were analyzed. Suggestions for medical assessment of rhabdomyolysis in aircrew were raised by summarizing the clinical data and reviewing related literature.Results One case was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis because of extreme exercise in a short time, and the other because of the use of atorvastatin. After treatment, both pilots recovered without any discomfort or abnormal biochemical indicators and were permitted to return to flight.Conclusion Pilots with rhabdomyolysis induced by heavy exercise or drugs can return to flight if they have normal biochemical indicators and no symptoms or sequel after treatment.
Keywords：RhabdomyolysisStatinsExerciseAviation medical evaluationPilots
Publication Date：2017-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 10-12,60 )