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 at a location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen set to said end target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- wherein, said source of supplemental oxygen is suitable for transport on an aircraft during a flight at altitude;
- and
- 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 end target oxygen partial pressure at a location, and
- 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 at a location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen set to said initial target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- 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;
- and
- maintaining an initial target oxygen partial pressure for a period of time such that the person experiences substantially no change in the 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
- 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 at a location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen set to said end target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- 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;
- and
- maintaining the end target oxygen partial pressure for a period of time such that the person experiences substantially no change in the 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 post-flight seizure prevention method comprising:
- determining an initial target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- determining an end target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- providing a source of supplemental oxygen set to said end target oxygen partial pressure at a location;
- 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;
- 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
- the person receiving the supplemental oxygen is a healthy person that has a special sensitivity to the reduced oxygen partial pressure.
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