Lunar Medical Inc
AstroSim: Spaceflight human patient simulator and training framework — This concept study aims to develop a system, AstroSim, that will increase crew members' ability to learn and maintain complex medical event management skills. The AstroSim is a portable light full-body patient simulator including an anatomically accurate head and neck fused to an inflatable body made of durable vinyl. A control computer will be attached to provide physiologic modelling, electrocardiographic responses, and appropriate vocalization, breath, and heart sounds. Another computer will serve as a critical care monitor. The concept study will include identifying component materials, developing spaceflight specific physiological modelling software, addressing a range of spaceflight-specific skill training capabilities, and outlining key steps that must be taken to ensure the design is compatible with the spaceflight environment. While the full-body patient simulator was designed for space, it will also be valuable in delivering and maintaining medical skills for health care prov