04. Are medical problems, tools, and solutions different than on Earth? (A K2S Question)

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Medical problems that occur on Earth will occur in space. The presentation of some of the conditions may be different due to the effects of being in space. The organs of the abdomen may shift their position when there is no gravity as on Earth. With limited medical facilities in space, the tools will be simpler and some of the solutions may be different than those employed on Earth.

Answer provided by Col. USAF Dr. Richard S. Williams


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