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to nuclear radiation. Survivors should
limit their exposure to fallout. Medical
personnel should integrate the three
primary acute radiation exposure syn-
dromes as well as recognize the effect of
radiation exposure on wound healing.
Efforts to mitigate mortality requires
appropriate planning for triage and
treatment of wounds.
Kimberly a. Cleve-
land, esq., msn,
rn, C-mbC, ad-
vised members to ask
themselves “Why am
I invited to serve on
this board?” Board
service is rife with
potential liability for you as a board
member and your medical practice.
Before you agree to make time to serve
your community, ask questions, avoid
potential conflict, learn who is in-
volved, and ask what is expected of you.
Make sure you understand healthcare
compliance guidelines.
bruce a. Lands-
berg, atp, CFii, me
urged FPA member
pilots to fly more like
professional pilots.
General aviation, he
noted, has a worse
accident record than
the commercial air-
lines. Pilots should realize that train-
ing makes a difference: use flight sim-
ulators, set take off minimums, fly at
least four hours/month, wait for good
weather, have go-around standards, be
aware of all high risk areas of flying and
work toward reducing the risks.
melissa r. Kauff-
man, md, phd,
clearly and succinct-
ly outlined and dis-
cussed how the phy-
sician may evaluate
and begin treatment
for men experiencing
erectile dysfunction. Kaufman warned
about Viagra as a potential cause of
myocardial infarction, recommending
the first step be an evaluation by a car-
diologist. Pilots should observe the al-

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