Spleen volume and contraction during apnea in Mt. Everest climbers and Everest base camp trekkers

Disease Areas:
Other
Device Types:
Spirotrac,COMPACT Medical Workstation

This study examined splenic volume and contraction during apneas in individuals planning to summit Mt Everest (n=12) and individuals trekking to Everest Base Camp (n=12); tests were conducted 1–3 days after participants had arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal, and before the planned climb/trek. As part of the study, seated VC was measured in duplicate using a Vitalograph COMPACT spirometer.

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