Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight

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

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.