Microgravity testing a surgical isolation containment system for space station use

Anticipated hazards for crewmembers in future long term space flights may result in a variety of injuries including trauma and burns. Management of these injuries will require special techniques because of the lack of gravity, limitations of space and environmental restrictions. A small surgical iso...

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Published inAviation, space, and environmental medicine Vol. 62; no. 7; p. 691
Main Authors Markham, S M, Rock, J A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1991
Subjects
Operating Rooms - organization & administration
Space Flight
Telemetry
United States
United States
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Summary:Anticipated hazards for crewmembers in future long term space flights may result in a variety of injuries including trauma and burns. Management of these injuries will require special techniques because of the lack of gravity, limitations of space and environmental restrictions. A small surgical isolation containment system was developed and tested in microgravity. The chamber provided both protection of the injury and of the cabin environment and is felt to be the most effective means of trauma and burn care in future Health Maintenance Facilities planned for prolonged space exposure.
ISSN:0095-6562
1943-4448