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

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Atmospheres
  • Central Nervous System
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • High Altitude
  • Nervous System
  • Oxygenation
  • Rarefied Atmospheres
  • Saline Solution
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.