Physiology studies at high altitude; why and how.
The military has always had an important role in high altitude research. This is due to the fact that mountainous regions often span borders and provide a safe haven to enemies. Deploying troops rapidly into high altitude environments presents major problems in terms of the development of high altitude illness. This paper examines the rationale for carrying out research at high altitude and the opportunities within the UK Defence Medical Services for carrying out this research.
Defence Medical Services, Lichfield, UK MDHU Northallerton, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, UK Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, S Tees NHS Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK Carnegie Institute of Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK.
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Defence Medical Services, Lichfield, UK MDHU Northallerton, Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, UK Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Carnegie Institute of Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK.
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D000531:Altitude; D000532:Altitude Sickness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000503:physiopathology; D008887:Military Medicine; D008889:Military Personnel; D008954:Models, Biological; D009051:Mountaineering; D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain / Q000097:blood
D020097:Natriuretic Peptide, Brain
ALTITUDE MEDICINE; EDUCATION & TRAINING (see Medical Education & Training)