Accession Number:

ADA076039

Title:

The Effect on Moderate Altitude UPON Human Gastric Emptying Time

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• Jackson, Margaret M.
• Shocket, Everett
• Dyme, Harry C.

Report Date:

1952-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

The effect of moderate altitude upon the motility of the human stomach has been studied in volunteer subjects. The time required for complete gastric emptying of a standard radiopaque meal has been determined by serial roentgenograms. No significant difference in human gastric emptying time was detected between the experiments conducted at ground level and those conducted at moderate altitude. 12,500 feet to 15,000 feet.

Descriptors:

• *DIGESTION(BIOLOGY)
• *MEDIUM ALTITUDE
• TEST METHODS
• AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
• GASTRIC JUICE

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE