All 33 Miners Rescued, 2010 Copiapó Mining Accident, Chile

It was determined that Yonni Barrios was the most qualified the miners to administer medicine and communicate on health issues due to his previous medical training. Barrios vaccinated the group against tetanus and diphtheria. Many the miners developed severe skin problems due to the hot and wet conditions. They were sent quick-drying clothing and small mats so they would not have to sleep directly on the ground. In September, they received medical survival kits, including tourniquets, IV kits, and splints, as well as first aid training by videoconferencing.
Health Minister Jaime Mañalich stated, "The situation is very similar to the one experienced by astronauts who spend months on end in the space station." On 31 August, a team from NASA in the United States arrived in Chile to provide assistance. The team includes two physicians, one psychologist, and an engineer.