AF to Study Unexplained Hypoxia Events

The U.S. Air Force has announced that a general officer-led team will integrate and coordinate efforts to address aircrew Unexplained Physiologic Events (UPEs). A physiological event occurs when aircrew experience symptoms that can result from a variety of factors, including hypoxia, hypocapnia, hypercapnia or disorientation. These symptoms can hinder their ability to fly safely and effectively. Brig. Gen. Bobbi Jo Doorenbos will lead the UPE Integration Team, which will serve as Headquarters Air Force’s focal point for identifying solutions to optimize human performance in tactical aviation and eliminate or minimize the impact of UPEs. For more details, see this Military.com article.