Aerospace Medicine | Healthcare in microgravity with Dr. Natacha Chough
[Ep16] Have you ever been curious to know more about aerospace medicine? Maybe you've wondered how medical assessments are done while the astronauts are still in Earth's orbit? Join us in this episode as we talk with flight surgeon, Dr. Natacha Chough, about some of the healthcare-related challenges her and other NASA colleagues navigate to ensure astronauts stay safe - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
Natacha Chough, MD, MPH, FAsMA, FAAEM, FAWM is a flight surgeon with the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. She also supports education in her role as part-time faculty at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). If you have any questions for Dr. Chough, she may be emailed at: natacha.g.chough@nasa.gov
Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
Natacha Chough, MD, MPH, FAsMA, FAAEM, FAWM is a flight surgeon with the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. She also supports education in her role as part-time faculty at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). If you have any questions for Dr. Chough, she may be emailed at: natacha.g.chough@nasa.gov
Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:
- What does a flight surgeon's day usually look like?
- How does microgravity change medication delivery?
- Are there quirks to using an AED in space?
- What happens to medical waste?
- How do astronauts stay physically and mentally fit?
- What are common medical conditions that astronauts experience?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- UTMB
- Conan O'Brian interview with retired, Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield
- How to do CPR in space (YouTube video)
- Houston We Have a Podcast: Astronaut Health (Ep 22)
- The Aerospace Medicine Podcast: NASA Flight Surgeons and UTMB Faculty (S2 Ep4)
- Linktree for downloadable materials not listed in the show notes
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Creators and Guests
Host
Jonathan Marsh
Jonathan currently works as a Simulation Coordinator with Mount Carmel Health System. His clinical experience comes from working as a paramedic in the ED and pre-hospital settings. Before getting into healthcare, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism. He can frequently be found creating podcasts, listening to podcasts, talking about podcasts, and helping others create their own podcasts ...
Guest
Natacha Chough
Natacha Chough, MD, MPH, FAsMA, FAAEM, FAWM is a flight surgeon with the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. She also supports education in her role as part-time faculty at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).
