Thoughts and Considerations for Anaesthetic Provision in Space
Thoughts and Considerations for Anaesthetic Provision in Space PPT ANAESTHESIA IN SPACE LINK - LINK SLIDESHARE LINK SLIDESHARE BACKGROUND It is currently possible to evacuate a crewmember from the ISS and return them to Earth for treatment within 24 hours; however, this will not be possible on an exploratory mission deeper into space No human has yet required general anesthesia to be performed in space and it is not ethical or appropriate to test protocols on healthy crewmembers in space, making it difficult to plan appropriate contingencies for future longer-duration missions ISSUES IN SPACE Lack of space Limited skillsets and lack of support Availability of Drugs, IV fluids and medical equipment Little monitoring Need for flexibility and the ability to improvise appropriate solutions quickly Increased levels of stress with potential negative impacts on performance PREOPERATIVE PERIOD All astronauts undergo extensive selection and screening prior to leaving earth. Most are extr
