Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight

THE definitive reference on aerospace medicine Burgeoning of commercial space flight opens new markets for the book Widely used in aerospace medicine training programs Meticulously edited and written by world experts at the NASA Johnson Space Center

Auteur
Michael R. Barratt, MD, MSAstronaut OfficeNASA Johnson Space CenterHouston, TX, USA
Ellen S. Baker, MD, MPHEducation/Medical BranchNASA Astronaut OfficeNASA Johnson Space CenterHouston, TX, USA
Sam L. Pool, MDDeceased, formerly Chief, Medical Sciences Division NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, USA

Contenu

Foreword to the First Edition.- Preface to the First Edition.- Foreword.- Preface.- Contributors.- Part I. Unique Attributes of Space Medicine.- 1. Physical and Bioenvironmental Aspects of Human Space Flight.- 2. Radiation and Radiation Disorders.- 3. Hypoxia, Hypercarbia, and Atmospheric Control.- 4. Health Effects of Atmospheric Contamination.- 5. Acoustic and Auditory Issues in Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight.- 6. Spaceflight Medical Systems.- 7. Surgical Capabilities.- 8. Telemedicine.- 9. Diagnostic Imaging in Space Medicine.- 10. Medical Evacuation Risk and Crew Transport.- Part II. Spaceflight Clinical Medicine.- 11. Medical Evaluations and Standards.- 12. Human Response to Space Flight.- 13. Spaceflight Metabolism and Nutritional Support.- 14. Space and Entry Motion Sickness.- 15. Acute Care.- 16. Decompression Related Disorders.- 17. Medical Aspects of Extravehicular Activity.- 18. Renal and Genitourinary Concerns.- 19. Musculoskeletal Response to Space Flight.- 20. Physical Performance, Countermeasures, and Postflight Reconditioning.- 21. Immunology and Microbiology.- 22. Cardiovascular Aspects of Space Flight.- 23. Neurologic Concerns.- 24. Gynecologic and Reproductive Considerations.- 25. Behavioral Health and Performance Support.- 26. Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Fatigue Management in Spaceflight Operations.- 27. Spaceflight Pharmacology.- 28. Ophthalmologic Concerns.- 29. Dental Considerations.- 30. Spacecraft Accident Investigation.- Index. <p