| Title: | Effects of Lower-Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) on fluid distribution during gravitational unloading |
| Authors: | Katie Marie Harris, Author |
| Material Type: | ISU Individual Project |
| Publisher: | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University, 2019 |
| Size: | 1 electronic resource (vii, 35 p.) / col. ill. |
| Bibliography note: | Includes bibliographical references |
| Languages: | English |
| Class number: | RC1151.C37 |
| Subjects: | Space flight--Physiological effect |
| Description: | During spaceflight, astronauts undergo numerous physiological changes. One of the most noticeable effects is the redistribution of fluid from the legs to the torso, which may significantly impact the cardiac and neuro-ocular systems. Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) is a technique that can draw fluid back into the legs using a pressurized chamber sealed at the iliac crest. As space actors plan for extended deep space missions, effective countermeasures to combat the possible negative effects of fluid shifting are required. This report will outline the research conducted, and the critical gaps found in LBNP fluid movement research that must be addressed in order to proceed with adapting LBNP as a practical, comfortable, and effective countermeasure for long-duration space flight. |
| ISU program : | Master of Space Studies |
| Permalink: | https://isulibrary.isunet.edu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=10697 |
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