Long duration missions beyond low Earth orbit introduce new constraints to the medical system. Factors such as the inability to evacuate to Earth in a timely manner, communication delay, limitations in available medical equipment, and the clinical background of the crew will all have an impact on the assessment and treatment of medical conditions. The Exploration Medical Capability (ExMC) Element of NASAs Human Research Program seeks to improve the way the element derives its mitigation strategies for the risk of "Unacceptable Health and Mission Outcomes Due to Limitation of In‐flight Medical Capabilities."
Prioritizing Medical Resources for Exploration Missions
Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) Annual Scientific Meeting ; 2015 ; Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States
2015-01-01
Conference paper
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English
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