Space Medical Question

Just curious how this would get handled...

I know that for minor medical emergencies in orbit that they can get
handled there and that more major might result in a quick deorbit and
landing...now the question....say we have a permanent lunar base or
mission to Mars...what then? Minor stuff I can see handling "on-site"
but what about something major like an MI or CVA (Stroke), admittedly
the personnel are well screened and in good health at launch but
accidents happen....more commonly what about a "simple" appendicitis
or say gall bladder problem....while minor on Earth due to easy
surgery usually, on the way to Mars or on the Moon, it could be
potentially life ending. Are there plans in place or considered to
provide surgical intervention and if so how are they thinking of doing
it?? OR possibly would they remove say an appendix prior to launch??

Thanks,


===[George R. Kasica]===

Village Of Jackson EMT-IV Tech #304005/PHTLS

http://www.netwrx1.com/georgek
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