New OSA guidelines!
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I think it's interesting that if you are over 50, a male, and one other malady, such as high blood pressure, you are considered high risk. Two of the three can't be corrected. I thought high blood pressure was accepted if controlled by medication, now they link it to osa. In many situations, high BP can be linked to genetics, or can be hereditary, and nothing to do with weight.
I have no problem with the faa requiring osa being treated, but the witch-hunt style of detecting it will be costly, burdensome, and ineffective since osa can occur in individuals that are normal weight and neck size. Also the path back to the cockpit needs to be expidited. In addition every ATC, faa, tsa, A&P employee need to be screened as well and not be exempted from the process as these positions are of a safety sensitive nature as well.
Where the duck is ALPA, NBAA, and AOPA??
I have no problem with the faa requiring osa being treated, but the witch-hunt style of detecting it will be costly, burdensome, and ineffective since osa can occur in individuals that are normal weight and neck size. Also the path back to the cockpit needs to be expidited. In addition every ATC, faa, tsa, A&P employee need to be screened as well and not be exempted from the process as these positions are of a safety sensitive nature as well.
Where the duck is ALPA, NBAA, and AOPA??
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#24
It seems AOPA blew their wad on getting the 90 day allowance which changes nothing. Meanwhile the FAA tightened the screening guidelines that were originally BMI over 40 and neck size over 17".
Don't go in to your next medical fat, dumb, and happy! (Pun intended).
Don't go in to your next medical fat, dumb, and happy! (Pun intended).
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The AME I use, has a whole page on its website for OSA and never says nothing about neck size. He has links to a journal and a couple tables.
FAA Flight Physicals Michigan Advance AME and Super AME
The Journal specifically references neck size of > 17in for men (bottom right of pg 265). http://www.aasmnet.org/Resources/cli...OSA_Adults.pdf
Table 2 and 3 are used for risk assessment according to the journal. http://pilotdr.com/sleep_apnea/aasm.pdf
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I don't think that is a universal form, but one that a specific office uses.
The AME I use, has a whole page on its website for OSA and never says nothing about neck size. He has links to a journal and a couple tables.
FAA Flight Physicals Michigan Advance AME and Super AME
The Journal specifically references neck size of > 17in for men (bottom right of pg 265). http://www.aasmnet.org/Resources/cli...OSA_Adults.pdf
Table 2 and 3 are used for risk assessment according to the journal. http://pilotdr.com/sleep_apnea/aasm.pdf
The AME I use, has a whole page on its website for OSA and never says nothing about neck size. He has links to a journal and a couple tables.
FAA Flight Physicals Michigan Advance AME and Super AME
The Journal specifically references neck size of > 17in for men (bottom right of pg 265). http://www.aasmnet.org/Resources/cli...OSA_Adults.pdf
Table 2 and 3 are used for risk assessment according to the journal. http://pilotdr.com/sleep_apnea/aasm.pdf
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http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...0materials.pdf
Also, yes I stand corrected that that is an FAA form and is contained above. It is one of three forms in the OSA info provided to AME's in the AME Guide.
It sounds like the the AME is given some latitude to determine what they deem as "high risk" for OSA. There is a lot of information in that link for anyone concerned, but I don't a see cut and dried criteria that says you must use a certain form or points criteria.
#28
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I had it taken care of before my next medical. Never spoke to the AME, just showed him the paperwork/test results that showed: I had it, saw my regular doc, and got rid of it (name the movie). Medical issued.
Was on CPAP for a while, then opted for the surgery. Presented that paperwork at the next medical and was good to go.
Insurance paid for all. (Fed BC/BS)
Was on CPAP for a while, then opted for the surgery. Presented that paperwork at the next medical and was good to go.
Insurance paid for all. (Fed BC/BS)
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America is filled with so many obese people that fat people think they are normal. BMI is very accurate. Never compare your neck size to a professional athlete because you are not a professional athlete. Chances are you are fat and need to loose some weight, its not a big deal.
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America is filled with so many obese people that fat people think they are normal. BMI is very accurate. Never compare your neck size to a professional athlete because you are not a professional athlete. Chances are you are fat and need to loose some weight, its not a big deal.
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