A influência da aerocinetose na aprendizagem e instrução aérea de cadetes aviadores da Força Aérea Brasileira
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15448/2179-703X.2014.2.19596Keywords:
Cinetose. Militares. Enjoo em voo. Prevalência.Abstract
A Aerocinetose é uma resposta fisiológica normal à percepção de movimento não usual, ocorrendo frequentemente em aviadores. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi investigar a prevalência de aerocinetose entre cadetes aviadores da Aeronáutica brasileira em Pirassununga, estado de São Paulo, sua busca por tratamento médico e a influência dos sintomas no seu desempenho. Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo transversal de prevalência, baseado em um questionário criado pelos pesquisadores. Os cadetes responderam individualmente a 8 perguntas objetivas. O número de cadetes avaliados foi de 186. A idade média foi de (22,5±1,8) anos, sendo a maioria do sexo masculino n=174. O pequeno número de mulheres não permite inferir comparação entre os sexos. O número de cadetes com diagnóstico de aerocinetose foi 112 (60,2%), enquanto que em estudos internacionais varia de 10% a 39%. A fase de manobras e acrobacias foi apontada com maior incidência de aerocinetose, citadas por 75 dos 186 cadetes. Dos 112 cadetes diagnosticados com aerocinetose, 37 relataram que seu desempenho foi afetado em uma missão, e dos cadetes que apresentaram sintomas, 91% procuraram assistência médica após a crise. Entre os que já se submeteram a algum tratamento (n=102), 98 cadetes utilizaram medicamento, 58 relataram exercícios de cama elástica prescritos pelo médico e 2 fizeram tratamento através da acupuntura. Apenas 35 cadetes relataram que houve melhora após algum tipo de intervenção. Entre os cadetes brasileiros há uma incidência maior que a encontrada nos estudos internacionais. A maioria deles não realizou tratamento especializado, apesar de seu desempenho ser prejudicado durante sua rotina de voos.
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The influence of airsickness on learning and flight instruction of aviator cadets of the Brazilian Air Force
Airsickness is a normal physiological response to the perception of unusual motion, often occurring in aviators. This research aimed to investigate the prevalence of airsickness among aviator cadets of the Brazilian Air Force, based in Pirassununga, São Paulo state, their search for medical treatment and the influence of symptoms on performance. A cross-sectional study of prevalence was conducted, based on a questionnaire created by the researchers. Cadets responded individually to 8 objective questions. The number of cadets evaluated was 186, with a mean age (±SD) of 22.5(±1.8) years, and being mostly male (n=174). The small female sample did not allow comparison between genders. Cadets affected by airsickness numbered 112 (60.2%), with this figure ranging from 10% to 39% in international studies. The maneuvers and acrobatics phase was identified with the higher incidence of airsickness, cited by 75 of the 186 cadets. Of the 112 cadets diagnosed with airsickness, 37 reported their mission performance being affected, and of those cadets presenting symptoms, 91% sought medical assistance after the crisis. Among those already having undergone some treatment (n=102), 98 cadets used medication, 58 reported trampoline exercises prescribed by a doctor and two were treated with acupuncture. Only 35 cadets reported an improvement after some form of intervention. A higher incidence was encountered among the Brazilian cadets than found in international studies. Most of those affected did not carry out specialized treatment, even though their performance was impaired during their flight routine.
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