Space Ultrasound: A Proposal for Competency-based Ultrasound Training for In-flight Space Medicine
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
The western journal of emergency medicine
Abstract
Space travel has transformed in the past several years. Given the burgeoning market for space tourism, in-flight medical emergencies are likely to be expected. Ultrasound is one of the few diagnostic and therapeutic modalities available for astronauts in space. However, while point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is available, there is no current standard of training for astronaut preparation. We suggest an organized and structured methodology by which astronauts should best prepare for space with the medical equipment available on board. As technology continues to evolve, the assistance of other artificial intelligence and augmented reality systems are likely to facilitate training and dynamic real-time needs during space emergencies. As space tourism continues to evolve, an organized methodology for POCUS use is advised to best prepare astronauts for space.
First Page
275
Last Page
281
DOI
10.5811/westjem.18422
Publication Date
3-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Fischetti, Chanel; Frisch, Emily; Loesche, Michael; Goldsmith, Andrew; Mormann, Ben; Savage, Joseph S.; Dias, Roger; and Duggan, Nicole, "Space Ultrasound: A Proposal for Competency-based Ultrasound Training for In-flight Space Medicine" (2024). All Research. 14.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/all_research/14
Identifier
38596930 (pubmed); PMC11000543 (pmc); 10.5811/westjem.18422 (doi)