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neurocirculatory collapse [1 record]

Record 1 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Astronautics
DEF

A term used to describe a wide range of conditions which may arise as a consequence of exposure to altitude, actual or simulated, with correction of hypoxia. The syndrome or syndromes are characterised by neurological deficit and/or circulatory decompensation. This form of Decompression Sickness may arise during altitude exposure or after descent and is occasionally irreversible, culminating in death.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Astronautique
DEF

Terminologie utilisée pour décrire une grande variété d'états qui peuvent être la conséquence d'une exposition à l'altitude réelle ou simulée, avec correction de l'hypoxie. Le syndrome ou les syndromes sont caractérisés, par des déficiences neurologiques et/ou des défaillances circulatoires. Cette forme de mal de décompression peut se produire chez un sujet exposé à l'altitude ou après la descente; elle est parfois irréversible, se terminant par la mort.

Spanish

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