Physiology of altitude-related hypoxia

Sea Level

8,000 feet

15,000 feet

25,000 feet

35,000 feet

35,000 feet (with O₂)

Time of Useful Consciousness
(Effective Performance Time)

Rapid Decompression
S_aO₂ - delay in 100% O₂ supply
(from Marotte H et.al. Rapid decompression of a transport aircraft cabin: Protection against hypoxia. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1990; 61;21-7.)

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