Neurophysiological Problems in Snow Bound High Altitude Areas

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  • W. Selvamurthy Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences, Delhi Cantt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.34.6086

Keywords:

Neurophysiological Response, Western Himalayas, High Altitude Areas

Abstract

A series of studies have been conducted to evaluate the neurophysiological responses in young healthy soldiers during acclimatization at 3,500m altitude in Western Himalayas. The responses of autonomic nervous system, electroencephalogram hypothalamic thermoregulatory efficiency, orthostatic tolerance, sleep profile and effects of sleep deprivation have been studied in fresh inductees during three to five weeks of acclimatization at high altitude and compared with those of one year acclimatized lowlanders and high altitude natives. Physiological significance of these neurophysiological responses in the process of altitude adaptation is discussed in the light of current knowledge in the field.

Author Biography

W. Selvamurthy, Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences, Delhi Cantt

Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences, Delhi Cantt-110 010

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Published

2014-01-30

How to Cite

Selvamurthy, W. (2014). Neurophysiological Problems in Snow Bound High Altitude Areas. Defence Science Journal, 34(4), 397–415. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.34.6086

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