BookArnauld E. Nicogossian, Richard S. Williams, Carolyn L. Huntoon, Charles R. Doarn, James D. Polk, Victor S. Schneider, editors.
Contents:
PART I. Introduction to space medicine
1. Evolution of human capabilities and space medicine
2. The environment of space exploration
3. Living and working in space: an overview of physiological adaptation, performance, and health risks
PART II. Spacecraft Environments
4. Toxicology
5. Microbiology
6. Acoustics and audition
7. Radiation health and protection
PART III. Space Flight and Crew Health: Adaptation, Pathophysiology, Rehabilitation, and Countermeasures
8. Cardiopulmonary system: aeromedical considerations
9. Neurology
10. Regulatory physiology
11. Metabolism and nutrition
12. Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
13. Musculoskeletal adaptation to space flight
14. Behavioral health and performance
PART IV. Occupational Health and Safety Issues in Space Flight
15. Prinicples of crew health monitoring and care
16. International dimension of space medicine
PART V. Ground-based and academic training programs
17. Simulations and analogs (test-beds)
18. Training in space medicine
PART VI. Future Perspectives
19. Commercial space tourism and space as a biomedical laboratory.