Investigation on the Saturation and Clearance of Hydrogen Gas in the Brain and Extremities of Man, and Investigations on Biomedical Monitoring of Divers in Wet-Suits.

Abstract

Hydrogen gas clearance and saturation in the brain have been monitored in 22 subjects - twice in 4 of them with 6 months interval. The half time for hydrogen gas clearance/saturation in the human brain may fluctuate between 1/2 minute and 30 minutes in grey matter and between 6-12 and 14 minutes in white matter. There must be a focal mechanism regulating the blood flow to various areas of the brain. The Vesla on Person Biomedical Monitoring Equipment has been refined. The unit is fitted in a water tight clam shell, to be carried on the diver's back.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 14, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037498

Entities

People

  • Carl Wilhelm Sem-jacobsen

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood Flow
  • Clearances
  • Divers
  • Diving
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrogen
  • Monitoring
  • North Sea
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Saturation
  • Wet Suits

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology