The atmosphere, hypoxia and hyperventilation
10 min read
Why altitude matters
Oxygen stays about 21 % of the air, but its partial pressure falls with height, so less oxygen reaches the blood.
IN THIS LESSON
- Hypoxia
- Time of useful consciousness
- Hyperventilation
- Decompression sickness
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