Overview
Ernsting's Aviation and Space Medicine applies current understanding in medicine, physiology and the behavioural sciences to the medical challenges and stresses that are faced by both civil and military aircrew, and their passengers, on a daily basis. The fifth edition of this established textbook has been revised and updated by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced contributors, and includes new chapters on space physiology and medicine, passenger safety, rotary wing operation by land and sea, and UAVs. It remains the recommended textbook for those studying for the Diploma in Aviation Medicine of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians, recognized worldwide as a standard in the field, and for similar overseas qualifications. Ernsting's Aviation and Space Medicine remains an essential companion for all civil and military aviation medicine practitioners, both when preparing for professional examinations and in daily practice, and for those in the many disciplines of the behavioural and life sciences that include some study of aviation, its physiology and related issues. It is also recommended reading for those with a wider interest in the medical problems of professional or recreational flying, air transport and the aviation industry.
Full Product Details
Author: David Gradwell ,
David Rainford (Retired Consultant Physician and Consultant Adviser in Renal Disease (Royal Air Force), UK)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 4.30cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 2.780kg
ISBN: 9781444179941
ISBN 10: 1444179942
Pages: 934
Publication Date: 22 January 2016
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9780367471620
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Praise for Previous Editions: This book can be recommended to all students for the diploma in aviation medicine course and examination, and to physicians, psychologists and engineers involved with the practice of aviation medicine... -Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Author Information
Edited by Professor David P. Gradwell, professor of aerospace medicine, King’s College London; honorary consultant in aviation medicine, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s Health Partners; and civilian consultant advisor in aviation medicine (Royal Air Force), UK Air Commodore David J. Rainford, retired consultant physician and consultant adviser in renal disease (Royal Air Force); previously, defence postgraduate medical dean, consultant physician to the UK Civil Aviation Authority and senior consultant adviser in medicine to the Royal Air Force of Oman
