Some Considerations in Establishing Purity Standards for Carbon Monoxide in the Breathing Gas of Divers
Abstract
The literature on carbon monoxide toxicity is voluminous and growing. In environments of one atmosphere the short-term effects of various breathing gas mixtures and blood levels are fairly well defined as a function of exposure time. There is, however, incomplete data on which to base extrapolation of these limits to the hyperbaric environments or to evaluate the existence of long-term effects. The paper briefly reviews the rationale for the currently established standards, and discusses some of the newer considerations related to hyperbaric exposure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 12, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0721680
Entities
People
- Joseph D. Bloom
Organizations
- Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory