Roy Beran

Articles by Roy Beran


Traumatic brain injury – A time to reappraise – a wake-up call

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is becoming topical with potential association with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dementia and questions are being raised for the Defence Forces. Traumatic brain injury results from head trauma causing altered consciousness or post-trauma amnesia and may be categorised as mild, moderate or severe. It has been recognised since… Read more »

By Roy Beran In   Issue Volume 23 No. 2 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2021-58127269/JMVH Vol 23 No 2

Neurology in Aviation

Preparing an overview of neurology in aviation starts with a review of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) guidelines. The CASA guidelines cover a range of neurological conditions such as: headaches; syncope and seizures; disequilibrium; degenerative diseases; and peripheral neuropathy. Trauma and post-traumatic amnesia are discussed, as is neurosurgical management. The role of routine neurophysiologic… Read more »

By Roy Beran In   Issue Volume 18 No. 3 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2021-92982368/JMVH Vol 18 No 3