Dedicated to diagnostic pathways in aerospace medicine, the conference brought together experts in atmospheric and space flight physiopathology in Milan
On Wednesday 15th May, at the “Sala delle Vittorie” of the 1st Air Region Command in Milan, the second edition of the scientific conference: “Icarus's Daedalus – Diagnostic Pathways in Aerospace Medicine”.
For the second year running, the event brought together leading experts in civil and military aviation and aerospace medicine, offering a valuable opportunity for discussion for all doctors nationwide who deal with pathophysiology of flight atmospheric and spatial.
The proceedings were opened with welcoming remarks from Air Marshal Luigi Del Bene, Commander of the 1st Air Region, of Chief Inspector Pietro Perelli, Head of the Health Corps and the Air Force Health Service, and of Brigadier General Emanuele Garzia, Director of the Aerospace Medicine Institute of Milan.
The activity immediately got down to business with the discussion of topics related to the world of Aeronautical medicine and, specifically, to the regulations concerning the screening of civilian and military flight personnel and their daily implementation from a laboratory, psychiatric and psychological perspective.
In addition, the most recent developments in cardiology and arrhythmology were presented through masterclass and contributions from university lecturers, civilian specialist doctors and doctors from AM Health Service. Particularly appreciated was the technical-practical approach of several presentations which led to the formulation of new diagnostic protocols. Meanwhile, the topics of research and safety in the medical field were addressed by the health managers of Civil Aviation Authority Present.
The discussion of numerous clinical cases in a multidisciplinary format, involving AM doctors and nurses, allowed for moments of in-depth analysis and comparison with reciprocal roles in the civilian sector. The Scientific Coordinator of the event, Colonel Fabrizio Palumbo, acted as conference moderator, promoting the exchange of views and knowledge. Indeed, the complexity of the “man-flight” scenario in all its interactions requires highly qualified professionals and constant, fruitful scientific updating.
The’AIM of Milan it is responsible for checking the psychophysical fitness for flight of flight crew of the Italian Air Force and other Armed Forces and State Armed Corps, as well as civilian flight crews and air traffic controllers, making a substantial contribution to guaranteeing the military and civil flight safety. The Institute also promotes constant integration with the civilian healthcare sector of excellence, encouraging the dissemination of Aeronautical medicine, positioning itself as a point of reference in the sector, maintaining constant and effective contact with the healthcare world in the broadest sense of the term.
