Altitude Exposures During Commercial Flight: A Reappraisal

Neil B. Hampson; David A. Kregenow; Anne Marie Mahoney; Steven H. Kirtland; Kathleen L. Horan; James R. Holm; Anthony Gerbino

doi:10.3357/asem.3438.2013

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Altitude Exposures During Commercial Flight: A Reappraisal

Neil B. Hampson David A. Kregenow Anne Marie Mahoney Steven H. Kirtland Kathleen L. Horan James R. Holm Anthony Gerbino

Year: 2012 Journal: Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine Vol: 84 (1)Pages: 27-31 Publisher: Aerospace Medical Association

DOI: 10.3357/asem.3438.2013

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Abstract

Peak cabin altitude on commercial aircraft flights has risen over time. Cabin altitude is lower with flights of shorter distance. Physicians should take these factors into account when determining an individual's need for supplemental oxygen during commercial air travel.

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Altitude (triangle) Environmental science Effects of high altitude on humans Meteorology Aeronautics Atmospheric sciences Geography Engineering Mathematics Geology

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High Altitude and Hypoxia

Life Sciences → Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology → Genetics

Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications

Health Sciences → Medicine → Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

Health Sciences → Medicine → Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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