Altitude

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Science

 

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Antionette L

 

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August 24, 2015

 

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If homeostasis is not maintained then serious illnesses can onset which could result in hospitalisation and/or death. Such instances will be discussed later. Upon ascent to high altitude the most obvious and known consequence is the decreased partial arterial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) which is related to the drop in barometric pressure...
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At sea level the normal barometric pressure is 760mmHg. However, on ascending to high altitude the pressure drops to approximately 510mmHg by 10,000ft and then dramatically to 380mmHg by 18,000 ft. A lower partial pressure of oxygen in the air decreases the percentage of oxygen that is saturated into the blood...
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