EXPOSURE OF HUMAN SUBJECTS TO 100, OXYGEN AT SIMULATED 34,000-FOOT ALTITUDE FOR FIVE DAYS
Abstract
Two volunteer Navy enlisted men were subjected to an atmosphere of 100% oxygen at a pressure altitude of 34,000 feet in a low-pressure chamber for a period of 120 hours. One subject wore a full pressure suit and was fed a low-bulk diet to reduce fecal formation. The other subject wore a flight suit and was fed normal Navy food. The subjects tolerated all aspects of the exposure without physiological deterioration. Some physical difficulties included inflammation of the sclera in both subjects and symptoms of immersion foot in the subject wearing the full pressure suit. These, however, were considered minor and could be prevented in subsequent experiments. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 06, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0273863
Entities
People
- A.l. Hall
- H.b. Jr. Kelly