Report of Nine Four Hour Exposures to 100% Oxygen at 11-13 Feet of Seawater.

Abstract

Eight healthy male subjects were exposed to 100% oxygen for four hours at a simulated depth of 11-13 feet of seawater in a wet compression chamber. No symptoms of central nervous system or pulmonary oxygen toxicity were observed. Four of the subjects, however, demonstrated decreases in vital capacity ranging from 137 to 786 m1 BTPS following the exposure. These changes were believed to be due to atelectasis formation in the inert gas-free, immersed lung. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 09, 1971
Accession Number
AD0728760

Entities

People

  • Edward T. Flynn Jr.
  • John M. Alexander

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Central Nervous System
  • Compression
  • Lung Diseases
  • Nervous System
  • Toxicity

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.