Anemia of spaceflight

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Background

The anemia of space flight (1% Hb loss per day)[1][2][3] was first described in relation to the Gemini astronauts[4]

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Workup

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

External Links

References

  1. each CS, Johnson PC. Influence of spaceflight on erythrokinetics in man. Science. 1984;225(4658):216-218.
  2. Udden MM, Driscoll TB, Pickett MH, Leach-Huntoon CS, Alfrey CP. Decreased production of red blood cells in human subjects exposed to microgravity. J Lab Clin Med. 1995;125(4):442-449.
  3. Alfrey CP, Udden MM, Leach-Huntoon C, Driscoll T, Pickett MH. Control of red blood cell mass in spaceflight. J Appl Physiol. 1996; 81(1):98-104.
  4. Fischer CL, Johnson PC, Berry CA. Red blood cell mass and plasma volume changes in manned space flight. JAMA. 1967;200(7): 579-583.