Clinical Space Medicine A Prospective Look at Medical Problems From Hazards of Space Operations

Abstract

In this report, an attempt is made to describe the characteristics and suggest the management in space of possible medical problems which might arise from hazards of space operations; attention will therefore not be given to possible naturally-occurring diseases. Writing is oriented to missions during which, due to the time required to return to Earth, the diagnosis and interim treatment of medical problems will have to be carried out in space. Therefore it is assumed in this report that diagnostic and treatment facilities will be available, and that advanced spacecraft concerned will provide a "shirtsleeve" environment in. which multidisciplined crews, including medically-trained personnel, will be able to live in - reasonable comfort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1967
Accession Number
ADA433583

Entities

People

  • Douglas E. Busby

Organizations

  • Lovelace Foundation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space