New characteristics and countermeasures of first aid for astronauts on the Shenzhou 12 space station mission / 中华急诊医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:Summarize the experience of the medical rescue team at the main landing site of China's manned space mission, analyze the new characteristics of the Shenzhou 12 space station mission, and take corresponding countermeasures and measures to ensure the strong medical rescue guarantee for astronauts.Methods:Search the publications about astronaut medical aid domestic and abroad, summarize the rescue and medical aid experiences from Shenzhou 5 to Shenzhou 11. In consideration of prolonged on-orbit time, Location adjustment of the landing site and the new characteristics of the complex terrain, new targeted strategies were presented.Results:The astronauts flew in orbit for 90 days, and the main landing site and launch site are in the same area. The medical security includes three parts launch section, running section and return section. Desert rescue model were added. Ten injuries were simulated and each injury first-aid procedure was standardized.Conclusion:After targeted improvement and optimization, the Shenzhou 12 astronauts medical rescue support program ensures the safety of the whole process, all-weather and all-terrain emergency and rear delivery of the astronauts in the new mission environment and complex terrain.