Overview

Advances over the past decades in space flight technology have allowed U.S., Russian, and other space programs to not only increase the frequency of manned space flights but also to increase the duration of these flights. As such, a large body of knowledge has been developed regarding the ways in which space flight affects the health of the personnel involved. Now, for the first time, this body of clinical knowledge on how to diagnose and treat conditions that either develop during a mission or because of a mission has been compiled by Drs. Michael R. Barratt and Sam L. Pool of the NASA/Johnson Space Center. This text is a must have for all those associated with aerospace medicine.

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Author:   Michael R. Barratt ,  Sam Lee Pool
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.488kg
ISBN:  

9781441931733

ISBN 10:   1441931732
Pages:   596
Publication Date:   29 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Unique Attributes of Space Medicine.- Physical and Bioenvironmental Aspects of Human Space Flight.- Human Response to Space Flight.- Medical Evaluations and Standards.- Spaceflight Medical Systems.- Acute Care.- Surgical Capabilities.- Medical Evacuation and Vehicles for Transport.- Telemedicine.- Medical Imaging.- Spaceflight Clinical Medicine.- Space and Entry Motion Sickness.- Decompression-Related Disorders: Decompression Sickness, Arterial Gas Embolism, and Ebullism Syndrome.- Decompression-Related Disorders: Pressurization Systems, Barotrauma, and Altitude Sickness.- Renal and Genitourinary Concerns.- Musculoskeletal Response to Space Flight.- Immunologic Concerns.- Cardiovascular Disorders.- Neurologic Concerns.- Gynecologic and Reproductive Concerns.- Behavioral Health and Performance Support.- Fatigue, Sleep, and Chronotherapy.- Health Effects of Atmospheric Contamination.- Hypoxia, Hypercarbia, and Atmospheric Control.- Radiation Disorders.- Acoustics Issues.- Ophthalmologic Concerns.- Dental Concerns.- Spaceflight Metabolism and Nutritional Support.

Reviews

From the reviews: This is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art-and-science book on what experts in space medicine understand of the physiology and organizational logistics of the field. ! a book for anyone with an interest in space medicine and anyone who wants to understand the extraordinary efforts that have been made to render space travel as safe as possible in such an unforgiving environment. ! is an absolute necessity for every academic medical library. The authors are to be commended for a ! easily readable book on a fascinating topic. (Vincent F Carr, Doody's Review Service, August, 2008) More than 40 experts have contributed to this book. Its 27 referenced chapters are divided into 2 sections, dealing first with the unique aspects of space medicine and then with clinical medicine in space flight. ! The book contains numerous tables, charts, black-and-white photographs, and drawings. ! Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight is a valuable addition to the shelves of anyone interested in space and medicine. (Joseph McKeon, Journal of the American Medical Association, February, 2009)

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