Effect of high elevation upon physical proficiency, cognitive functioning and subjective symptomatology

Author:

Carver, R. P., Winsmann, F. R.

Title:

Effect of high elevation upon physical proficiency, cognitive functioning and subjective symptomatology

Periodical:

Perceptual and Motor Skills

Year:

1968

Volume:

26

Pages:

223-230

Subject:

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

Summary:

The authors conducted tests of altitude influence of physical and cognitive abilities on Mauna Kea. They found that abrupt exposure to an elevation of 13,000 feet does affect running but not other physical proficiency; doesn't affect cognitive functioning, and does produce headache, dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath and insomnia. Acetazoleamide was helpful in alleviating physical discomfort.

Label:

Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)

URL:

http://www.amsciepub.com/doi/abs/10.2466/pms.1968.26.1.223

Date:

1968

Collection:

Periodicals