The Interaction of Carbon Monoxide and Altitude on Aviator Performance: Pathophysiology of Exposure to Carbon Monoxide.

Abstract

A reappraisal of the interaction of carbon monoxide and altitude is presented in light of current concepts of the pathophysiology of low level exposure to carbon monoxide. The review includes a discussion of: (1) the potential sources of carbon monoxide; (2) the factors affecting the absorption, transport, and elimination of carbon monoxide; (3) the effects of carbon monoxide on human health and cognitive function; (4) the interaction of carbon monoxide and altitude, and resulting hypoxia; (5) the concept of equivalent physiological altitudes; (6) predictable effects of transient elevation in carbon monoxide; (7) limits of carbon monoxide exposure; and (8) the basic pathophysiological changes occuring with hypobaric hypoxia and/or carbon monoxide hypoxia. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055212

Entities

People

  • Bruce F. Hiott
  • Frank S. Pettyjohn
  • James K. Boyter
  • John K. Kelliher
  • Joseph C. Denniston

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acid-Base Imbalance
  • Altitude
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Cognition
  • Consciousness Disorders
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Gases
  • Heart Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Monoxides
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Night Vision
  • Poisoning
  • Signs And Symptoms

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design