Neurophysiological Problems in Snow Bound High Altitude Areas
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.
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
Section
Special Issue Papers
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