First-generation H1 antihistamines found in pilot fatalities of civil aviation accidents, 1990-2005 /

First-generation H1-receptor antagonists are popularly used for alleviating allergy and cold symptoms, but these antihistaminics cause drowsiness and sedation. Such side effects could impair performance and, thus, could be the cause or a factor in accidents. Therefore, the prevalence of these antago...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Sen, Ahmet
Corporate Authors:	United States. Office of Aerospace Medicine, Gülhane Askeri Tıp Akademisi. Department of Aerospace Medicine
Format:	Government Document Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aerospace Medicine, [2007]
Subjects:	Aircraft accidents. Commercial and General Aviation. Pharmacology. Aviation accidents. Antihistaminics. Pilots. Toxicology. Accident investigations. Signs and symptoms. FORENSIC SCIENCES FATALITIES FIRST-GENERATION ANTIHISTAMINES AVIATION ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS116188