Methods for minimizing delayed effects of exposure to reduced oxygen partial pressure via administration of supplemental oxygen
AssigneeModel Software Corporation
InventorJohn J. Kelly
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Abstract
Described herein are methods which involve minimizing or eliminating the occurrence of delayed negative effects that may arise from exposure to reduced oxygen partial pressure. An amount of supplemental oxygen, which substantially mimics a target oxygen partial pressure, is administered to an individual that is exposed to a reduced oxygen partial pressure environment, to compensate for the reduced oxygen partial pressure. The target partial pressure may be selected such that the individual experiences substantially no change in the oxygen partial pressure. Individuals receiving the supplemental oxygen may be healthy, have special sensitivities, or have a pre-existing neurological condition.
Claims16
A post-flight seizure prevention method comprising:
- determining an initial target oxygen partial pressure for a first geographic location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure for a second geographic location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen,
- setting said source of supplemental oxygen to said end target oxygen partial pressure, wherein said source of supplemental oxygen is suitable for transport on an aircraft during a flight at altitude;
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- administering said supplemental oxygen to a person during air transport on the aircraft to compensate for a reduced oxygen partial pressure existing in the aircraft during the flight,
- wherein said supplemental oxygen is administered in an amount such that the person experiences an oxygen partial pressure that substantially mimics said end target oxygen partial pressure, and
- wherein the person receiving the supplemental oxygen has a pre-existing neurological condition.
A method for minimizing delayed effects of exposure to a reduced oxygen partial pressure comprising:
- determining an initial target oxygen partial pressure for a first geographic location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure for a second geographic location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen,
- setting the source of supplemental oxygen to said initial target oxygen partial pressure, wherein said source of supplemental oxygen is suitable for transport on an aircraft during a flight at altitude;
- administering the supplemental oxygen to a person during air transport on the aircraft to compensate for the reduced oxygen partial pressure existing in the aircraft during the flight;
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- maintaining said initial target oxygen partial pressure for a period of time such that the person experiences substantially no change in oxygen partial pressure,
- wherein said initial target oxygen partial pressure is an oxygen partial pressure to which the person is routinely accustomed or acclimatized, and
- wherein the person receiving the supplemental oxygen has a pre-existing neurological condition.
A method for minimizing delayed effects of exposure to a reduced oxygen partial pressure comprising:
- determining an initial target oxygen partial pressure for a first geographic location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure for a second geographic location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen;
- setting said source of supplemental oxygen to said end target oxygen partial pressure, wherein, said source of supplemental oxygen is suitable for transport on an aircraft during a flight at altitude;
- administering an amount of supplemental oxygen to a person exposed to the reduced oxygen partial pressure that substantially mimics said end target oxygen partial pressure at said second geographic location;
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- maintaining the end target oxygen partial pressure for a period of time such that the person experiences substantially no change in oxygen partial pressure from said initial target oxygen partial pressure,
- wherein the initial target oxygen partial pressure is an oxygen partial pressure to which the person is routinely accustomed or acclimatized.
A method for minimizing delayed effects of exposure to a reduced oxygen partial pressure comprising:
- determining an initial target oxygen partial pressure for a first geographic location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure for a second geographic location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen,
- setting said source of supplemental oxygen to said end target oxygen partial pressure, wherein said source of supplemental oxygen is suitable for transport on an aircraft during a flight at altitude;
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- administering an amount of supplemental oxygen to a person exposed to the reduced oxygen partial pressure that substantially mimics said end target oxygen partial pressure,
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- wherein the person receiving the supplemental oxygen is a person that does not have a pre-existing neurological condition.
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