Accession Number:

AD0759725

Title:

Effect of Low Levels of Carbon Monoxide on Visual Processes: A Preliminary Study.

Descriptive Note:

Medical research progress rept. no. 4,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB GROTON CONN

Personal Author(s):

• Luria,Saul M.
• McKay,Christine L.

Report Date:

1972-09-05

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

Four subjects breathed air containing 200 ppm carbon monoxide for 45, 90, and 180 minutes. A wide variety of visual processes were tested. Scotopic sensitivity, reaction time, and evoked cortical responses often appeared to indicate a decrement in performance after 90 minutes of exposure followed by improvement after 180 minutes of exposure. The study will be continued with an expanded group of subjects. Author

Descriptors:

• (*VISION
• *CARBON MONOXIDE)
• RESPIRATION
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• VISUAL ACUITY
• VISUAL PERCEPTION

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE