FUNCTIONS OF THE ORGANISM UNDER CONDITIONS OF AN ALTERED GAS MEDIUM.
Abstract
Contents: Effect of reduced partial oxygen pressure on the organism, and the mechanisms for balancing this effect; Mechanism of development of severe forms of Caisson Disease; Effect of enhanced tissue hydration and ambient temperature on the occurrence and severity of Caisson Disease symptoms at high altitudes; Supersaturated solutions of gases in liquids and their importance in the etiology and prophylaxis of Caisson Disease; Effect of oxygen inhalation at normal and elevated pressure on the hemodynamics and electrocardiograms of man; Effect of parenteral administration of small doses of strychnine and physiologic solution on the course of hyperoxemic spasms in mice; Functional and morphological changes in the central nervous system in a rarefied atmosphere corresponding to an altitude of 18,000 meters; Influence of efferent nerves on the heart's activity in asphyxia and hypoxemia; Importance of afferent impulses from receptor organs in the occurrence and course of hypoxemia spasms; Effect of protein intake on certain indices of gas and nitrogen metabolism in dogs under conditions of severe hypoxemia; Effect of reduced pressure on activity of cytochrome oxidase; Absorption of certain digestion products and saline solutions in various stages of hypoxemia.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0615721
Entities
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center