| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 283 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Bone loss: dealing with calcium and bone loss in space -- Psychosocial support: maintaining an effective team -- Radiation hazards: establishing a safe level -- Muscle loss: a practical approach to maintaining strength -- Extravehicular activity: performing eva safely -- Balance: neurovestibular effects of spaceflight and their operational consequences -- Cardiovascular changes: atrophy, arrhythmias, and orthostatic intolerance -- Nutrition: maintaining body mass and preventing disease -- Motion sickness in space: prevention and treatment -- Gender: identifying and managing the relevant differences -- Preflight preparation and postflight recovery: preparation and rehabilitation -- Long-duration flight medical planning: medical care on the way to the Moon and Mars. |
| Summary |
This is the definitive handbook for space crews living and working in zero gravity, as well as for the wide community of scientists, physicians and engineers who support them. It offers advice on physiological and medical problems of bone loss, kidney stones, motion sickness, muscle loss, loss of balance, orthostatic intolerance, weight loss, radiation exposure, as well as on gender differences and extra-vehicular activity. Additional topics include preparation for flight, long-duration medical planning and rehabilitation. This is the first book to combine modern space physiology with practical advice. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Space flight -- Physiological effect -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Space flight -- Physiological effect. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
Space medicine -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Space medicine. |
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Aerospace Medicine. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Buckey, Jay C. Space physiology. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006 0195137256 (DLC) 2005013758 (OCoLC)60393454 |
| ISBN |
9780199747900 (electronic book) |
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0199747903 (electronic book) |
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1280558784 |
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9781280558788 |
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0195137256 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780195137255 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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