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.
Claims14
A post-flight seizure prevention method comprising:
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen 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 a reduced oxygen partial pressure existing in the aircraft during the flight;
- wherein the supplemental oxygen is administered in an amount such that the person experiences an oxygen partial pressure that substantially mimics a target oxygen partial pressure.
A method for minimizing delayed effects of exposure to a reduced oxygen partial pressure comprising:
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen 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;
- maintaining a target oxygen partial pressure for a period of time such that the person experiences substantially no change in the oxygen partial pressure,
- wherein the 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:
- providing a transportable source of supplemental oxygen;
- administering an amount of supplemental oxygen to a person exposed to the reduced oxygen partial pressure that substantially mimics a target oxygen partial pressure;
- maintaining the target oxygen partial pressure for a period of time such that the person experiences substantially no change in the oxygen partial pressure,
- wherein the target oxygen partial pressure is an oxygen partial pressure to which the person is routinely accustomed or acclimatized.
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