AEROTITIS MEDIA IN SUBMARINE RECRUITS

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Abstract:

In order to evaluate the predisposing factors, the results, and possible sequelae of aerotitis media as encountered among submarine recruits during their physical qualification for submarine training, 432 such candidates were studied as they underwent pressurization in a dry-cylinder tank. Among these men, 156, or 36.2 per cent, developed aerotitis following pressurization. Upper-respiratory infection was shown to predispose a man to development of aerotitis also predisposing were the inability to insufflate the middle ear, and the presence of nasal allergies. The presence of adenoidal tissue andor dental malocclusion did not appear directly related. Recommendations are made concerning the medical handling of pressurized groups, and methods of reducing the effects of the noise that accompanies the pressurization process.

Author(s):
Alfandre, Howard J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL CENTER GROTON CT
Descriptive Note:
Research rept. (Interim)
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0636509
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NSMC-450, NAVMED-MR005.14-3100-1.05
Monitor Series:
MR005.14-3100-1.05, NAVMED
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*EAR, *MILITARY MEDICINE, AUDITORY ACUITY, HEARING, OXYGEN, PATHOLOGY, PRESSURE, RESPIRATORY DISEASES, SOUND, SUBMARINE PERSONNEL, THRESHOLDS(PHYSIOLOGY), TOXICITY, TRAINING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Report Date:
1965 May 29