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Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight

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  • © 2008

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Editors:
  1. Michael R. Barratt

    1. NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, USA

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  2. Sam L. Pool

    1. NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, USA

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Unique Attributes of Space Medicine

    1. Physical and Bioenvironmental Aspects of Human Space Flight

      • Michael R. Barratt
      Pages 3-26

    2. Human Response to Space Flight

      • Ellen S. Baker, Michael R. Barratt, Mary L. Wear
      Pages 27-57

    3. Medical Evaluations and Standards

      • Gary Gray, Smith L. Johnston
      Pages 59-67

    4. Spaceflight Medical Systems

      • Terrance A. Taddeo, Cheryl W. Armstrong
      Pages 69-100

    5. Acute Care

      • Thomas H. Marshburn
      Pages 101-122

    6. Surgical Capabilities

      • Mark R. Campbell, Roger D. Billica
      Pages 123-137

    7. Medical Evacuation and Vehicles for Transport

      • Smith L. Johnston, Brian A. Arenare, Kieran T. Smart
      Pages 139-161

    8. Telemedicine

      • Scott C. Simmons, Douglas R. Hamilton, P. Vernon McDonald
      Pages 163-179

    9. Medical Imaging

      • Ashot E. Sargsyan
      Pages 181-207

  3. Spaceflight Clinical Medicine

    1. Space and Entry Motion Sickness

      • Hernando J. Ortega, Deborah L. Harm
      Pages 211-222

    2. Decompression-Related Disorders: Decompression Sickness, Arterial Gas Embolism, and Ebullism Syndrome

      • William T. Norfleet
      Pages 223-246

    3. Decompression-Related Disorders: Pressurization Systems, Barotrauma, and Altitude Sickness

      • Jonathan B. Clark
      Pages 247-271

    4. Renal and Genitourinary Concerns

      • Jeffrey A. Jones, Robert A. Pietrzyk, Peggy A. Whitson
      Pages 273-292

    5. Musculoskeletal Response to Space Flight

      • Linda C. Shackelford
      Pages 293-306

    6. Immunologic Concerns

      • Clarence F. Sams, Duane L. Pierson
      Pages 307-315

    7. Cardiovascular Disorders

      • Douglas R. Hamilton
      Pages 317-359

    8. Neurologic Concerns

      • Jonathan B. Clark, Kira Bacal
      Pages 361-380

    9. Gynecologic and Reproductive Concerns

      • Richard T. Jennings, Ellen S. Baker
      Pages 381-390

    10. Behavioral Health and Performance Support

      • Christopher F. Flynn
      Pages 391-412
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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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"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)

Editors and Affiliations

  • NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, USA

    Michael R. Barratt, Sam L. Pool

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