Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares the shocking way CPR is performed in space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, after his ISS mission, shared insights on handling medical emergencies in space. Astronauts undergo rigorous training, practicing CPR and intraosseous infusion to combat collapsed veins. Shukla highlighted the unique challenges of zero-gravity CPR, requiring astronauts to perform upside-down wall push-ups for effective chest compressions, emphasizing the blend of science and acrobatics crucial for survival in space.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, after his ISS mission, shared insights on handling medical emergencies in space. Astronauts undergo rigorous training, practicing CPR and intraosseous infusion to combat collapsed veins. Shukla highlighted the unique challenges of zero-gravity CPR, requiring astronauts to perform upside-down wall push-ups for effective chest compressions, emphasizing the blend of science and acrobatics crucial for survival in space.
