40. CCT Goes to the Moon with Dr Shawna Pandya
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Self-Surgery in Extreme Environments: Lessons from Space Medicine
This chapter explores the remarkable feat of Leonel Rogozov, who conducted his own appendectomy in Antarctica, and the lessons it offers for medical practices in isolated environments like Mars. The discussion includes modern medical guidelines for space travel, the potential need for self-surgery, and a critical look at a 2012 study on appendectomy in long-duration spaceflights.
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