Aviat Space Envir Md
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Aviat Space Envir Md · Apr 2005
Comparative StudyAssessment of simulated surgical skills in parabolic microgravity.
During spaceflight crew health is paramount in the success of flight missions. The delivery of healthcare during flight requires crew readiness for medical and surgical response. ⋯ There is a decreased frequency of accurate task completion in parabolic microgravity flight, but it is not an obstacle to implementation of effective training for providing in-flight medical care. The data reveal that individuals perform basic laparoscopic surgical simulation with greater effort in microgravity following simulation training.