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In the FAA's terms, what is acute stress?

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  1. Short-term stress from an immediate threat
  2. Stress that builds for months at work
  3. A sudden drop in blood pressure

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References

  1. PHAK FAA-H-8083-25C Chapter 17, Aeromedical Factors www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/19_phak_ch17.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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