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. 1995 Feb-Mar;35(4-5):271-80.
doi: 10.1016/0094-5765(95)98732-o.

Lower body negative pressure (LBNP) as a countermeasure for long term spaceflight

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Lower body negative pressure (LBNP) as a countermeasure for long term spaceflight

A Guell. Acta Astronaut. 1995 Feb-Mar.

Abstract

NASA: The article presents the current status of lower body negative pressure (LBNP) as a countermeasure for preventing orthostatic intolerance after space flight or bed rest. Devices discussed include the Chibis vacuum suit, the Anthrorack device, a collapsible device, and an inflatable device. Two bed rest studies examined the effect of LBNP and exercise on orthostatic tolerance; plasma volume; vasopressin, plasma renin activity, and catecholamines; and side effects.

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