Accession Number:

ADA055212

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER ALA

Personal Author(s):

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

Report Date:

1978-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

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 andor carbon monoxide hypoxia. Author

Descriptors:

• *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• *CARBON MONOXIDE
• INTERACTIONS
• PILOTS
• REDUCTION
• OXYGEN
• PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
• HYPOXIA
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• ALTITUDE
• CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
• HYPOBARIC CONDITIONS

Subject Categories:

• Stress Physiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE