Biochemical Variability During Saturation Diving Training.

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Abstract:

Thirty-one U.S. Navy First Class Divers were studied over seven time periods encompasing varying levels of stress. All men were enrolled in a 14-week saturation diving training course. A 40-item mood questionnaire was administered and blood samples taken at each time period. Plasma levels for cholesterol and uric acid were determined. A diving Experience Questionnaire was administered at the beginning of the course. Serum cholesterol was found to rise to peak values during a classroom examination, decline during a pier dive, then rise and remain elevated throughout a saturation dive and ensuing decompression. Uric acid levels began high, showing a significant decline during decompression. Relationships between the two biochemical measures and the psychological parameters studied are presented. Author

Author(s):
Biersner, Robert J. ; Mcmillan, D. ; Suchor, Raymond J. ; Rahe, Richard H.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CALIF
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
74-65
Task Number(s):
MF51524002
Project Number(s):
F51524
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*CHOLESTEROL, *SATURATION DIVING, *URIC ACID, NAVAL PERSONNEL, STRESS(PSYCHOLOGY), STRESS(PHYSIOLOGY), PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS, MOTIVATION, DIVERS, NAVAL TRAINING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biochemistry, Stress Physiology
Report Date:
1974 Jan 01