Aeromedical transportation; a clinical guide, 2d ed.0754641473 Aeromedical aer·o·med·i·cine n. The medical study and treatment of physiological and psychological disorders associated with atmospheric or space flight. Also called aerospace medicine, aviation medicine. transportation; a clinical guide, 2d ed. Martin, T. Ashgate Publishing Co. 2006 290 pages $124.95 Hardcover RA996 Specialist practitioner Martin (Royal Hampshire County Hospital The Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester is a District General Hospital serving much of central Hampshire. It is owned and run by the Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust. , UK and U, of Otago, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. ) has completely updated his text, which still serves as the only volume devoted entirely to aeromedical transportation. He and his contributors cover the history of the field, how physics affects physiology, the biodynamics biodynamics the scientific study of the nature and determinants of the behavior of all organisms, including humans. biodynamics The formal study of vital forces, physiological interactions and behavior of flight, long haul flights, operational aspects such as the composition of the crew and equipment. He covers clinical considerations such as indications for aeromedical transport and special considerations for patients with spinal injuries and burns, obstetric patients, and neonates, the legal aspects, international repatriation Repatriation The process of converting a foreign currency into the currency of one's own country. Notes: If you are American, converting British Pounds back to U.S. dollars is an example of repatriation. and primary transfers. The photographs, illustrations and charts are particularly helpful. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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