@article{ref1,
title="Pilot physiology, cognition, and flight performance during flight simulation exposed to a 3810 m hypoxic condition",
journal="International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics",
year="2016",
author="Peacock, Corey A. and Webber, Raymond and Sanders, Gabriel J. and Seo, Yongsuk and Kean, David and Pollock, Brandon S. and Burns, Keith J. and Cain, Mark and LaScola, Phillip and Glickman, Ellen L.",
volume="23",
number="1",
pages="44-49",
abstract="Hypoxia is a physiological state defined as a reduction in the distribution of oxygen to the tissues of the body. It has been considered as a major factor in aviation safety worldwide because of its potential for pilot disorientation. Pilots are able to operate aircrafts up to 3810 m without the use of supplemental oxygen and may exhibit symptoms associated with hypoxia. <br><br>PURPOSE: To determine the effects of 3810 m on physiology, cognition, and performance in pilots during a flight simulation. <br><br>METHODS: Ten healthy male pilots engaged in a counterbalanced experimental protocol comparing a 0 m normoxic condition (NORM) with a 3810 m hypoxic condition (HYP) on pilot physiology, cognition, and flight performance. <br><br>RESULTS: Repeated-measures analysis of variance demonstrated a significant (p ≤ 0.05) time by condition interaction for physiological and cognitive alterations during HYP. A paired samples t test demonstrated no differences in pilot performance (p ≥ 0.05) between conditions. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Pilots exhibited physiological and cognitive impairments; however, pilot performance was not affected by HYP.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1080-3548",
doi="10.1080/10803548.2016.1234685",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2016.1234685"
}