Physiology of flightDepartment of the Air Force, 1953 - 196 pages |
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... collapse at alti- tude . It has been found that constriction of the arterioles in the scleral conjunctiva occurs in all individuals at altitudes of more than 30,000 feet , and that such vasoconstriction is increased prior to the ...
... collapse at alti- tude . It has been found that constriction of the arterioles in the scleral conjunctiva occurs in all individuals at altitudes of more than 30,000 feet , and that such vasoconstriction is increased prior to the ...
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... collapse after exposure to high altitude . 7. Plasma and oxygen therapy are neces- sary in the treatment of collapse cases . There is a lack of information concerning the acid- base balance of these patients , the indications and ...
... collapse after exposure to high altitude . 7. Plasma and oxygen therapy are neces- sary in the treatment of collapse cases . There is a lack of information concerning the acid- base balance of these patients , the indications and ...
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... collapse . COLLAPSE AT HIGH ALTITUDE Individuals suffering severe pain at high al- titudes because of bends , chokes , or gas ex- pansion sometimes collapse with symptoms like those of surgical shock - pallor , cold sweat , alterations ...
... collapse . COLLAPSE AT HIGH ALTITUDE Individuals suffering severe pain at high al- titudes because of bends , chokes , or gas ex- pansion sometimes collapse with symptoms like those of surgical shock - pallor , cold sweat , alterations ...
Contents
chapter page 1 Physical characteristics of the atmosphere | 1 |
Respiration and circulation in the body | 9 |
Principles of oxygen equipment systems | 25 |
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