Effects of Static Lung Loading on Cardiorespiratory Function in Submerged Exercising Subjects at Depth.
Abstract
The overall rational for the work performed under this contract was that an important aspect of man's usefulness under water is the ability to perform physical work. Compared to terrestrial conditions the diving environment often restricts this ability. The primary limitations to submerged work appear to be cardiorespiratory. This notion is supported by investigations in which exercise at depth was limited by dyspnea, i.e. shortness of breath. Several potentially important factors behind this dyspnea could be envisioned. These factors were: increased respiratory flow resistance due to high gas densities at depth; resistance in the diver's breathing gear; static lung loading due to depth differences between the divers chest and his breathing gear.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 20, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA170914
Entities
People
- Claes E. Lundgren
Organizations
- University at Buffalo