Excerpts from AME Guide |
Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 41. G-U System - Urinary System
Note: A history of recent or significant hematuria requires further evaluation.
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
---|---|---|---|
Hydronephrosis with impaired renal function | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and status report | Requires FAA Decision |
Nephrectomy (non-neoplastic) | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and status report | If the remaining kidney function and anatomy is normal, without other systemic disease, hypertension, uremia, infection of the remaining kidney - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Nephrocalcinosis | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and status report | If calculus is not in collecting system or renal pelvis - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Calculus* Renal - Single episode |
All | Submit current metabolic evaluation and status report | If there is no residual calculi and the metabolic workup is negative - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Renal – Multiple episodes or Retained Stones | All | Submit current metabolic evaluation and status report | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuance’s - See AASI Protocol |
Ureteral or Vesical | All | Single episode and no retained calculi, submit current metabolic evaluation and status report (Ureteral stent is acceptable if functioning without sequela) | If metabolic workup is negative and there is no sequela or retained calculi - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
Other Categories of Genito-Urinary Issues for Aviators:
- General Disorders
- Genital/Reproductive System
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Neoplastic Disorders
- Nephritis
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8