High altitude hypoxic amnesia: short term memory loss at high altitudes.

Author:

Wiecking, William D.

Title:

High altitude hypoxic amnesia: short term memory loss at high altitudes.

Year:

2002

Volume:

Ph.D.

Subject:

Altitude influence of High altitude physiology Acute mountain sickness (AMS)

Summary:

This study evaluates the effects on short-term memory of exposure to altitudes of 11,000 to 13,600 ft for about 60 volunteers. Some are daily commuters and others are shift workers. It was demonstrated that chronically exposed shift workers fared better than their commuting counterparts in the severity of symptoms. Statistically significant short term memory loss was detected at both intermediate (3500m) altitudes and at high altitudes (4200m). Long term deficit in memory was detected even at intermediate altitudes after repeated exposure.

Collection:

Monographs