Hyperventilation in aircrew: a review

Aviat Space Environ Med. 1979 Jul;50(7):725-33.

Abstract

The causes and effects of hyperventilation, relevant to the flight environment, have been reviewed and one case history is presented. Methods of investigating in-flight hyperventilation are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aerospace Medicine*
  • Brain / blood supply
  • Cardiovascular System / physiopathology
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperventilation* / complications
  • Hyperventilation* / diagnosis
  • Hyperventilation* / etiology
  • Hypoxia / complications
  • Male
  • Mental Processes / physiology
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Stress, Psychological / complications
  • Vibration / adverse effects