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G-induced loss of consciousness: definition, history, current status.
Aviat Space Environ Med. 1988 Jan; 59(1):2-5.AS

Abstract

G-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) is defined as "a state of altered perception wherein (one's) awareness of reality is absent as a result of sudden, critical reduction of cerebral blood circulation caused by increased G force." This phenomenon was first identified in Great Britain in World War I (circa 1918-1919) as "fainting in the air." In the United States G-LOC was first encountered in 1922 during the Pulitzer Trophy Air Race. Although recognized during World War II as an operational hazard for fighter aircraft, the invention of the pneumatic anti-G suit reduced concern about G-LOC at that time. A 1984 survey of pilots of high performance aircraft has shown G-LOC to be an operational problem--probably one that has caused aircraft mishaps for several years. The concern of this panel was to focus on various approaches in reducing the G-LOC hazard.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Burton RR
Crew Technology Division, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX 78235-5301.

MeSH

Cognition DisordersConsciousness DisordersGravitationHumans

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

3281645

Citation

Burton, R R.. "G-induced Loss of Consciousness: Definition, History, Current Status." Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, vol. 59, no. 1, 1988, pp. 2-5.
Burton RR. G-induced loss of consciousness: definition, history, current status. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1988;59(1):2-5.
Burton, R. R. (1988). G-induced loss of consciousness: definition, history, current status. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 59(1), 2-5.
Burton RR. G-induced Loss of Consciousness: Definition, History, Current Status. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1988;59(1):2-5. PubMed PMID: 3281645.
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TY - JOUR T1 - G-induced loss of consciousness: definition, history, current status. A1 - Burton,R R, PY - 1988/1/1/pubmed PY - 1988/1/1/medline PY - 1988/1/1/entrez SP - 2 EP - 5 JF - Aviation, space, and environmental medicine JO - Aviat Space Environ Med VL - 59 IS - 1 N2 - G-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) is defined as "a state of altered perception wherein (one's) awareness of reality is absent as a result of sudden, critical reduction of cerebral blood circulation caused by increased G force." This phenomenon was first identified in Great Britain in World War I (circa 1918-1919) as "fainting in the air." In the United States G-LOC was first encountered in 1922 during the Pulitzer Trophy Air Race. Although recognized during World War II as an operational hazard for fighter aircraft, the invention of the pneumatic anti-G suit reduced concern about G-LOC at that time. A 1984 survey of pilots of high performance aircraft has shown G-LOC to be an operational problem--probably one that has caused aircraft mishaps for several years. The concern of this panel was to focus on various approaches in reducing the G-LOC hazard. SN - 0095-6562 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/3281645/G_induced_loss_of_consciousness:_definition_history_current_status_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -