ADAPTATION TO CO2 WITH PARTICULAR RELATION TO CO2 RETENTION IN DIVING
Abstract
Adaptation to CO2 produces a typical breathing pattern of increased tidal volume and lowered respiratory rate. Anatomical and physiological deadspace, as well as arterial-alveolar CO2 and O2 gradients, are increased under these conditions. The relationship of these findings with the well-known respiratory response to high CO2 concentrations after CO2 adaptation is discussed. Evidence for CO2 adaptation in routine diving is presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 14, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0649674
Entities
People
- Karl E. Schaefer
Organizations
- Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory