Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Decision Considerations - Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 40. Skin
| Disease/Condition | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
|---|---|---|
| Gout Pseudogout Well controlled | Interview and examination reveal: ☐ No persistent symptoms or functional impairment. ☐ Med combinations of NSAIDS, uric acid reducers (allopurinol, etc.), or uric acid excreters (probenecid) with no aeromedically significant side effects. | ISSUE Note findings in block 60. |
| Gout Pseudogout Functional impairment Joint deformity Kidney stones, recurrent Meds other than above Not controlled Persistent symptoms | Submit a current status report that addresses: ☐ Clinical course with severity and frequency of exacerbations to include interval between and date of most recent flare; extent of renal involvement; current treatment, side effects, and prognosis; and ☐ Describe extent of joint deformity or functional impairment and if it would impair operation of aircraft controls. | DEFER Submit records to the FAA for decision Follow up - per SI/AASI |
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