Modafinil as a Replacement for Dextroamphetamine for Sustaining Alertness in Military Helicopter Pilots

Estrada, Arthur; M. Kelley, Amanda; M. Webb, Catherine; R. Athy, Jeremy; S. Crowley, John

doi:10.3357/asem.3129.2012

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Modafinil as a Replacement for Dextroamphetamine for Sustaining Alertness in Military Helicopter Pilots

Published in Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine • Jun 1, 2012

Authors:

Arthur Estrada

Amanda M. Kelley

Catherine M. Webb

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Successful military aviation operations depend on maintaining continuous day-night operations. Stimulants are easy to use and popular for sustaining performance because their utility is not dependent upon environmental or scheduling modifications. Dextroamphetamine is authorized for us...

Subject

Modafinil

Dextroamphetamine

Alertness

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