Microgravity and Vision Impairments in Astronauts
The changes have occurred at various times during a mission with varying degrees of visual degradation. Some cases resolved on return to Earth, but several crewmembers have not regained pre-flight visual acuity, indicating the damage may be permanent. One explanation of the syndrome has been attrib...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2015, 2015
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2015 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Space Development
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Syndrome-specific Anatomy and Physiology
- Earth-bound Pathophysiology of Increased Intracranial Pressure
- Pathophysiology of Increased Intracranial Pressure in Weightlessness
- Pathology, demographics and anatomy of papilledema
- Microgravity Induced Cephalad Fluid Shift
- The Role of Carbon Dioxide
- Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED)
- Diet on board the International Space Station