Progressive Deterioration in Short Term Memory while Breathing Pure Oxygen at Normal Atmospheric Pressure
Abstract
Twelve men performed a step tracking task involving short term memory while breathing pure oxygen from a demand-type oxygen mask, while breathing air from the mask, and in a control condition without the mask. A reliable progressive deterioration over 8 minutes was found while breathing oxygen, but not in the other 2 conditions. The progressive deterioration was particularly marked in the most difficult short term memory condition. It suggests that men should not breathe 100% oxygen at normal atmospheric pressure for periods longer than a few minutes if they must remain fully efficient.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADA026855
Entities
People
- E. C. Poulton