Fundamentals of Aerospace Medicine
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Rating | : | 4.86 (542 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0781728983 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 720 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2017-10-27 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Best introductory text on aerospace medicine This textbook serves as the introductory text to most physicians working in aerospace medicine worldwide and is edited by one of the legends in the field (most of us simply refer to the book as "DeHart"). It is clear to read, easy to understand, and provides a historical background as well for the field of aerospace medicine. It is somewhat biased towards aerospace medicine in the United States, in particular in discussions regarding some life support equipment in military air
It addresses all medical and public health issues involved in the care of crews, passengers, and support personnel of aircraft and space vehicles. It covers the physiology of the human body under flight conditions, clinical medicine as practiced in the unique aerospace community, and the impact of the industry on community health.. This book provides comprehensive, clinically relevant information on the wide-ranging field of aerospace medicine