General aviation pilots are increasingly ascending to altitudes exceeding ten thousand feet. As one becomes exposed to heights above twelve thousand feet, blood oxygen saturation diminishes in accordance with a predicable schedule. Recommended measures for the provision of adequate supplemental oxygen are described.
The paper describes altitude chamber experiments conducted with human subjects using a new continuous-flow disposable passenger mask applicable for em...
The report describes evaluation of two prototype phase dilution rebreathing masks as compared to an open port rebreathing mask design. Human subjects ...
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