Space Physiology

Name: Space Physiology
Author: Jay C. Buckey, Jr., Jay C. Buckey
ISBN: 9780195137255

by Jay C. Buckey, Jr., Jay C. Buckey

Hardcover

Space Physiology

by Jay C. Buckey, Jr., Jay C. Buckey

Hardcover

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The success of any space flight mission depends not only on advanced technology but also on the health and well-being of crew members. This book, written by an astronaut physician, is the first practical guide to maintaining crew members health in space. It combines research results with practical advice on such problems as bone loss, kidney stones, muscle wasting, motion sickness, loss of balance, orthostatic intolerance, weight loss, and excessive radiation exposure. Additional topics include pre-flight preparation, relevant gender differences, long-duration medical planning, post-flight rehabilitation, and the physiology of extra-vehicular activity. Designed as a handbook for space crews, this text is also an invaluable tool for all the engineers, medical personnel, and scientists who plan and execute space missions.

FormatHardcover

LanguageEnglish

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

Publication DateFeb. 9th, 2006

Pages283

ISBN-139780195137255

Dimensions9.41 x 6.42 x 1.18 inches

ISBN-100195137256

Shipping Weight1.46 lbs

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"...a superb synopsis of the effects of spaceflight on human physiology, function, and well-being. This book, both comprehensive and informative, is written with exceptional clarity, making it an easy read. Dr. Buckey makes knowledgeable suggestions for future research directions...fornovices and experts in the field."--Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine

Bone Loss: Dealing with Calcium and Bone Loss in Space	p. 3
Introduction	p. 4
Space-related Bone Loss	p. 11
Countermeasures for Space-related Bone Loss	p. 14
Monitoring Space-related Bone Loss	p. 22
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 24
References	p. 26
Psychosocial Support: Maintaining an Effective Team	p. 33
Introduction	p. 34
Psychosocial Issues Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 34
Approaches to Psychosocial Issues	p. 30
Countermeasures for Psychosocial Problems in Space	p. 45
Monitoring Psychological Well-being	p. 48
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 49
References	p. 50
Radiation Hazards: Establishing a Safe Level	p. 53
Introduction	p. 54
Radiation Concepts and Terms	p. 54
Radiation Biology Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 60
Radiation Hazards on Long-Duration Flights	p. 67
Countermeasures for Radiation Hazards	p. 68
Monitoring Radiation Exposure	p. 72
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 73
References	p. 74
Muscle Loss: A Practical Approach to Maintaining Strength	p. 77
Introduction	p. 78
Muscle Physiology Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 78
Approaches to Muscle Loss in Space	p. 88
Monitoring Muscle Loss and Strength	p. 93
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 95
References	p. 96
Extravehicular Activity: Performing EVA Safely	p. 101
Introduction	p. 102
EVA Physiology	p. 102
Countermeasures for EVA-related Problems	p. 112
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 115
References	p. 116
Balance: Neurovestibular Effects of Spaceflight and Their Operational Consequences	p. 119
Introduction	p. 120
The Control of Balance	p. 120
Changes in the Balance System Produced by Spaceflight	p. 127
Approaches to Balance System Changes after Spaceflight	p. 132
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 135
References	p. 136
Cardiovascular Changes: Atrophy, Arrhythmias, and Orthostatic Intolerance	p. 139
Introduction	p. 140
Cardiovascular Physiology Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 140
Effect of Spaceflight on the Cardiovascular System	p. 150
Approaches to Cardiovascular Changes in Space	p. 154
Monitoring Cardiovascular Changes	p. 160
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 162
References	p. 163
Nutrition: Maintaining Body Mass and Preventing Disease	p. 169
Introduction	p. 170
Nutritional Issues of Concern for Spaceflight	p. 170
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 182
References	p. 183
Motion Sickness in Space: Prevention and Treatment	p. 187
Introduction	p. 188
The Physiology of Motion Sickness	p. 188
Countermeasures for Motion Sickness in Space	p. 196
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 202
References	p. 203
Gender: Identifying and Managing the Relevant Differences	p. 207
Introduction	p. 208
Gender Differences of Concern for Spaceflight	p. 208
Single- versus Mixed-Gender Crews	p. 217
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 218
References	p. 219
Preflight Preparation and Postflight Recovery: Preparation and Rehabilitation	p. 223
Introduction	p. 224
Preparation and Rehabilitation	p. 224
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 235
References	p. 236
Long-Duration Flight Medical Planning: Medical Care on the Way to the Moon and Mars	p. 239
Introduction	p. 240
Medical Risks on Long-Duration Space Missions	p. 240
Prevention Strategies	p. 251
Intervention Strategies	p. 256
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 261
References	p. 263
Index	p. 267
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FormatHardcover

LanguageEnglish

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

Publication DateFeb. 9th, 2006

Pages283

ISBN-139780195137255

Dimensions9.41 x 6.42 x 1.18 inches

ISBN-100195137256

Shipping Weight1.46 lbs

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Bone Loss: Dealing with Calcium and Bone Loss in Space	p. 3
Introduction	p. 4
Space-related Bone Loss	p. 11
Countermeasures for Space-related Bone Loss	p. 14
Monitoring Space-related Bone Loss	p. 22
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 24
References	p. 26
Psychosocial Support: Maintaining an Effective Team	p. 33
Introduction	p. 34
Psychosocial Issues Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 34
Approaches to Psychosocial Issues	p. 30
Countermeasures for Psychosocial Problems in Space	p. 45
Monitoring Psychological Well-being	p. 48
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 49
References	p. 50
Radiation Hazards: Establishing a Safe Level	p. 53
Introduction	p. 54
Radiation Concepts and Terms	p. 54
Radiation Biology Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 60
Radiation Hazards on Long-Duration Flights	p. 67
Countermeasures for Radiation Hazards	p. 68
Monitoring Radiation Exposure	p. 72
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 73
References	p. 74
Muscle Loss: A Practical Approach to Maintaining Strength	p. 77
Introduction	p. 78
Muscle Physiology Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 78
Approaches to Muscle Loss in Space	p. 88
Monitoring Muscle Loss and Strength	p. 93
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 95
References	p. 96
Extravehicular Activity: Performing EVA Safely	p. 101
Introduction	p. 102
EVA Physiology	p. 102
Countermeasures for EVA-related Problems	p. 112
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 115
References	p. 116
Balance: Neurovestibular Effects of Spaceflight and Their Operational Consequences	p. 119
Introduction	p. 120
The Control of Balance	p. 120
Changes in the Balance System Produced by Spaceflight	p. 127
Approaches to Balance System Changes after Spaceflight	p. 132
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 135
References	p. 136
Cardiovascular Changes: Atrophy, Arrhythmias, and Orthostatic Intolerance	p. 139
Introduction	p. 140
Cardiovascular Physiology Relevant to Spaceflight	p. 140
Effect of Spaceflight on the Cardiovascular System	p. 150
Approaches to Cardiovascular Changes in Space	p. 154
Monitoring Cardiovascular Changes	p. 160
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 162
References	p. 163
Nutrition: Maintaining Body Mass and Preventing Disease	p. 169
Introduction	p. 170
Nutritional Issues of Concern for Spaceflight	p. 170
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 182
References	p. 183
Motion Sickness in Space: Prevention and Treatment	p. 187
Introduction	p. 188
The Physiology of Motion Sickness	p. 188
Countermeasures for Motion Sickness in Space	p. 196
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 202
References	p. 203
Gender: Identifying and Managing the Relevant Differences	p. 207
Introduction	p. 208
Gender Differences of Concern for Spaceflight	p. 208
Single- versus Mixed-Gender Crews	p. 217
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 218
References	p. 219
Preflight Preparation and Postflight Recovery: Preparation and Rehabilitation	p. 223
Introduction	p. 224
Preparation and Rehabilitation	p. 224
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 235
References	p. 236
Long-Duration Flight Medical Planning: Medical Care on the Way to the Moon and Mars	p. 239
Introduction	p. 240
Medical Risks on Long-Duration Space Missions	p. 240
Prevention Strategies	p. 251
Intervention Strategies	p. 256
Recommendations Based on Current Knowledge	p. 261
References	p. 263
Index	p. 267
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