| Efficacy of Intranasal Scopolamine Gel for Motion Sickness Treatment in Aviation Candidates |
13-Apr-2009 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Rita G Simmons; Jeffrey B Phillips; Renee A Lojewski; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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 | Results from preliminary studies indicate that intranasal scopolamine (INSCOP) has faster absorption, higher bioavailability and reliable therapeutic index than oral or transdermal forms. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of INSCOP for the treatment of motion-induced sickness and to estimate the rate of absorption. After completing baseline physiolgical, biological and cognitive assessments, 16 aviation candidates were given 0.4 mg of INSCOP and a placebo and were ... |
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| Efficacy of Armodafinil for Maintaining Vigilance Among Navy Air Traffic Controllers Eight to Twelve Hours Post-Dose |
12-Apr-2009 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Rita G Simmons; Jeffrey B Phillips; Richard D Arnold; Melissa Stompolis; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| This study is designed to measure the efficacy of armodafinil as a fatigue countermeasure during military air traffic control (ATC) operations. ATC operations require extended periods of sustained attention without room for error. Military ATC crews accommodate shift schedules unique to demands of military operations which often exceed FAA regulations. Armodafinil, a slow-release form of modafinil, improves wakefulness and alertness without affecting normal sleep patterns making it an ideal fatigue ... |
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| Critical Skills for U.S. Marine Corps Call for Fire Positions |
06-Mar-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey B Phillips; Richard D Arnold; Phillip M Mangos; Joshua A Isaacson; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| Emerging Marine Corps infantry warfighting concepts as enhanced company operations (ECO) and distributed operations (DO) place increasing trust in small unit team members to perform responsibilities previously executed at higher echelons. As such concepts are put into practice it will be important to identify individuals with the required skill sets to perform these jobs. In this study a comprehensive job-task analysis was performed to identify the most important skills, abilities, ... |
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| Critical Skills of Marine Corps Infantry Small Unit Leaders |
17-Nov-2008 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey B Phillips; Richard D Arnold; Phillip M Mangos; Joshua A Isaacson; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| Emerging Marine Corps infantry concepts such as enhanced company operations (ECO) and distributed operations (DO) place increasing decision-making responsibilities on small unit leaders. In the future, it will become increasingly important to identify individuals with the required skill sets to perform these jobs. A comprehensive job-task analysis was performed to identify the most important skills, abilities, and other characteristics (SAOs) required for successful job performance of a representative small unit ... |
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| Causes of Student Attrition in US Naval Aviation Training: A Five Year Review from FY 2003 to FY 2007 |
28-Aug-2008 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey B Phillips; Richard D Arnold; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| A review of self-reported causes of Naval Aviation student training attrition was conducted for the period FY 2003 to FY 2007. Data were aggregated from Naval Aerospace Medical Institute attrition reports published during the period under review. Drop on Request (DOR) was the single greatest self-reported administrative reason for attrition during this five-year period, accounting for 40% of attrition among survey respondents. Performance-related attrition was 37% of all attrition, with ... |
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| The Efficacy of Dextroamphetamine as a Motion Sickness Countermeasure for the Use in Military Operational Environments |
09-Jul-2008 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Rita G Simmons; Jeffrey B Phillips; Benton D Lawson; Renee A Lojewski; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| Previous research examining pharmacological solutions for motion sickness have reported that dextroamphetamine (d-amphetamine) imparts significant protection against provocative motion without conferring drowsiness or significant side effects. If the purported anti-motion sicknesses properties of d-amphetamine are accurate, the military could utilize a single medication for motion sickness and fatigue prevention. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and side effect profile of this potential motion sickness countermeasure for ... |
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| A Comparison of Intranasal and Oral Scopolamine for Motion Sickness Prevention in Military Personnel |
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45 pages |
| Authors:
Rita G Simmons; Jeffrey B Phillips; Benton D Lawson; Renee A Lojewski; NAVAL AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB PENSACOLA FL
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| Results from preliminary studies indicate intranasal scopolamine (IN SCOP) has faster absorption, higher bioavailability, and a more reliable therapeutic index than equivalent oral (PO SCOP). The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the efficacy, side effect profile, and pharmacotherapeutics of IN SCOP and PO SCOP. It was hypothesized that IN SCOP would rapidly achieve therapeutic concentrations at lower doses compared to PO SCOP while minimizing medication-induced performance ... |
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