COSMED-SCOMEdians

What could be the CVS system problems faced by astronauts due to loss of gravity ?

• Increased incidence of orthostatic intolerance post flight (fainting)

• Deceased cardiac output

• Reduces exercise capacity

• Increased heart rate

Will there be any change in body fluids of astronauts due to loss of gravity?

• In microgravity, body fluids more towards head

• Fluid shifts and decreased plasma volume is seen

• Increased plasma volume is observed in microgravity

• Body fluids move towards lower extremities in microgravity

Which ocular symptoms are associated with astronauts?

• Disc edema

• Globe flattening

• Hypertrophic shifts

• Retinak thinning

What are all these ocular symptoms collectively called as ?

• Visual impairment Intracranial pressure syndrome (VIIP)

• Microgravity induced vision changes

• Space flight associated neuro ocular syndrome (SANS)

• Astronaut ocular syndrome

Are muscle and bone deterioration and posture problems present?

• Yes

• Maybe

• No

Where in India can higher education in space medicine be pursued ?

• AIIMS

• IAM, Bangalore

• NIMHANS

• IISc

What significant event in 1941 led to the establishment of School of Aviation Medicine in Randolph Field Texas ?

• First non stop transatlantic flight

• The outbreak of world war 2

• The invention of jet engine

• Development of space program

Which Medical condition first identified in high altitude pilots, involves nitrogen bubbles forming in bloodstream due to rapid changes?

• Hypoxia

• Barotrauma

• Decompression sickness

• Hyperoxia

Which of the following may medically disqualify a candidate for aerospace?

• Deformities

• Anosmia

• Any other clinical evidence like some history, Xray, CAD history

• All of the above

Name of the famous (INDIAN ) Astronaut who is right now in space and Aeromedicine doctors will be helping her when she is back to earth .

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