Kelly PT, Swanney MP, Stanton JD, Frampton C, Peters MJ, Beckert LE. Supplemental
oxygen effect on hypoxemia at moderate altitude in patients with COPD. Aviat Space …

Altitude travel results in acute variations of barometric pressure, which induce different
degrees of hypoxia, changing the gas contents in body tissues and cavities. Non ventilated …

BP= barometric pressure; CHOcarbohydrate; FAAFedera] Aviation Administration;
HASThypoxia-alfitude shnulation test PIo,= inspired partial pressure of oxygen; R respiratory …

This report responds to a resolution that asked the American Medical Association (AMA) to
take action to improve airport and airline accommodations for passengers requiring medical …

Kelly PT, Swanney MP, Stanton JD, Frampton C, Peters MJ, Beckert LE. Resting and
exercise response to altitude in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Aviat …

A total of 464 patients had resting sea-level arterial oxygen saturation measured by pulse
oximetry (Sp, O2) of 92–95%. Out of these, 132 (28%) underwent hypoxic challenge testing …

A previous study identified spirometric testing as a useful adjunct for estimating PaO 2
during altitude exposure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We …

Commercial aircraft flight represents a highly variable altitude exposure that may result in
significant hypoxemia for patients with cardiac or pulmonary disease. To develop better …

Commercial airline travel is so fast and easy that it attracts many people with significant
underlying chronic disease. Although most airlines claim no ill effects from the stresses of air …

Hampson NB, Kregenow DA, Mahoney AM, Kirtland SH, Horan KL, Holm JR, Gerbino AJ.
Altitude exposures during commercial flight: a reappraisal. Aviat Space Environ Med 2013; …