Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight

Over the years, a large body of knowledge has developed regarding the ways in which space flight affects the health of the personnel involved. Now, for the first time, this clinical knowledge on how to diagnose and treat conditions that either develop during a mission or because of a mission has been compiled by Drs. Michael Barratt and Sam L. Pool of the NASA/Johnson Space Center. Complete with detailed information on the physiological and psychological affects of space flight as well as how to diagnose and treat everything from dental concerns to decompression to dermatological problems encountered, this text is a must have for all those associated with aerospace medicine.

From the reviews:

"This is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art-and-science book on what experts in space medicine understand of the physiology and organizational logistics of the field. ... a book for anyone with an interest in space medicine and anyone who wants to understand the extraordinary efforts that have been made to render space travel as safe as possible in such an unforgiving environment. ... is an absolute necessity for every academic medical library. The authors are to be commended for a ... easily readable book on a fascinating topic." (Vincent F Carr, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2008)

"More than 40 experts have contributed to this book. Its 27 referenced chapters are divided into 2 sections, dealing first with the unique aspects of space medicine and then with clinical medicine in space flight. ... The book contains numerous tables, charts, black-and-white photographs, and drawings. ... Principles of Clinical Medicine for Space Flight is a valuable addition to the shelves of anyone interested in space and medicine."(Joseph McKeon, Journal of the American Medical Association, February, 2009)