Abstract
The development of Space Station Freedom (SSF) Health Maintenance Facility (HMF) is discussed. Attention is given to HMF subsystems; the diagnostic radiological imaging system; the physician instruments; the pharmacy and central supply; the Fluid Therapy Subsystem; the restraints to be used for medical procedures; and the Safe Haven mode, which is a mode of station operation in which it is assumed that the HMF has been lost and the medical needs must be provided by the emergency medical equipment and supplies located in the Portable Emergency Provisions. Special attention is given to the pharmaceutical issues involved, including such as the product selection, oral medications, injectable medications, the effect of exposing medications to high vacuum, and the product shelf life.
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