title: Emergency medical operations at Kennedy Space Center in support of space shuttle.
abstract: The unique environment of the Kennedy Space Center includes a wide variety of industrial processes culminating in launch and spaceflight. Many are potentially hazardous to the work force and the astronauts. Technology, planning, training, and quality control are utilized to prevent contingencies and expedite response should a contingency occur.
authors.affiliation: Bionetics Corporation, Kennedy Space Center.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Tipton
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Woodard
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D000337:Aerospace Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005431:Florida; D006077:Government Agencies; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D013026:Space Flight; D014187:Transportation of Patients