Experimental Biology 2015 Featured Topic: New Insights into the Physiology and Pathophysiology of Diving and Hyperbaric Environments
Abstract
The purpose of this effort is to support an American Physiological Society featured topic session entitled "New Insights into the Physiology and Pathophysiology of Diving and Hyperbaric Environments" scheduled for March 29th, 2015 at the Experimental Biology 2015 conference in Boston, MA. The main goal of this featured topic is to highlight recent research advances in the physiological response of humans to diving and hyperbaric environments. With increasing interest in hyperbaric oxygen treatment, diving, tragedies on the ocean, and a shift in military strategy demanding enhanced maritime and underwater human capabilities, the need for understanding physiological responses to diving and hyperbaric environments and desire to enhance human capabilities in these environments continues to grow. Featured speakers for the session will discuss the physiological stresses of diving and the beneficial and detrimental effects of long-duration hyperbaric oxygen exposure on orthostatic tolerance and human performance. The featured abstracts and poster presentations will cover a variety of areas related to the topic including pulmonary or CNS oxygen toxicity, impact of elevated CO2 levels and breathing resistance on performance, underwater heart rate variability, oxidative stress, decompression stress and cellular signaling pathways, and hyperbaric and diving equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 26, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141510062
Entities
People
- Megan Mitzelfelt
Organizations
- American Physiological Society
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy