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Space physiology /
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 ba...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2006.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.