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Review
. 1992 Jul;8(3):597-618.

Flight physiology. Clinical considerations

I J Blumen  1 , M K Abernethy, M J Dunne
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  • PMID: 1638444
Review

Flight physiology. Clinical considerations

I J Blumen et al. Crit Care Clin. 1992 Jul.

Abstract

Altitude-related complications and the stresses of flight represent the components of flight physiology. Understanding the complexities associated with patient management relative to barometric pressure changes and hypoxia is of paramount concern to air medical personnel. This article reviews flight physiology as well as appropriate precautions and interventions that must be practiced to provide optimal patient care at various altitudes.

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