AMERIT AWARD 2008

Four papers were received for A-Merit Award 2008.

The titles of these papers, along with the names of the authors, are listed below in the order of merit after evaluation by A-MERIT. 

1. Pethidine induced coronary spasm in a military aircrew with normal coronary arteries – A Case Report. J Sasirajan (WINNER), N Taneja.

2. Effect Of Hyperoxic Hypobaria On Arterial Blood Gases, Ph, Serum Electrolytes & Plasma Renin Activity Simulating Cockpit Conditions In An IAF Aircraft. Maj MPS Marwaha (STAND-BY), Gp Capt KK Tripathi, AVM H Subramanya.

3. Congenital Coronary Artery Anomaly In A Military Pilot – A Case Report. J Sasirajan, Taneja.

4. Post spaceflight orthostatic intolerance: Role of centyral integrative cardiovascular control mechanism. Dr Sanket Dhat, Gp Capt Kk Tripathi.

Dr J Sasirajan, pictured below, is the recipient of Award 2008. He presented his two paper at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the AeroSpace Medical Association (AsMA) in Boston, Massachussetts, USA, in May 2008.