Location

Holiday Inn, Manatee Rooms A & B

Start Date

24-4-1996 2:00 PM

End Date

24-4-1996 5:00 PM

Description

Optical diagnostics, though still in the developmental stages, identify and quantitate the spectra of metabolizes and drugs without puncturing the skin (non-invasive) and without using chemical reagents. Once they are clinically validated, optical devices will begin to replace many clinical tests that use chemical reagents for diagnostics, particularly those tests that require regular monitoring and possess properties that are amenable to spectral analysis. Optical devices have a potentially important role aboard spacecraft because of the limited space available for maintaining an inventory of medicines and diagnostic devices. Despite the constraints, the spacecraft must provide the immediate and constant capabilities for diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases of the crew. Maintaining the crews’ health and safety remain the highest priorities.

Comments

Education, Space for Tomorrow

Session Chairman: Kevin McLaughlin, Associate Director of Education, The Center For Space Education

Session Organizer: Kilby Holt

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Apr 24th, 2:00 PM Apr 24th, 5:00 PM

Paper Session II-C - Optical (Non-Invasive) Diagnostics for Use on Space Missions

Holiday Inn, Manatee Rooms A & B

Optical diagnostics, though still in the developmental stages, identify and quantitate the spectra of metabolizes and drugs without puncturing the skin (non-invasive) and without using chemical reagents. Once they are clinically validated, optical devices will begin to replace many clinical tests that use chemical reagents for diagnostics, particularly those tests that require regular monitoring and possess properties that are amenable to spectral analysis. Optical devices have a potentially important role aboard spacecraft because of the limited space available for maintaining an inventory of medicines and diagnostic devices. Despite the constraints, the spacecraft must provide the immediate and constant capabilities for diagnosing and treating a wide range of diseases of the crew. Maintaining the crews’ health and safety remain the highest priorities.

 

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