Oxygen and air travel
Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Topical Airway Anesthesia for Awake-endoscopic Intubation Using the Spray-as-you-go Technique with High Oxygen Flow
Published on: January 13, 2017
1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. stollej@ccf.org
Abstract:
In summary, the environmental stresses of commercial air travel and the possibility of altitude-induced adverse events during flight suggest the importance of evaluating prospective air travelers with chronic pulmonary disease for in-flight supplemental oxygen needs. Although gaps exist in current understanding of the risks of air travel and optimal ways of predicting the need for in-flight oxygen, respiratory clinicians can use available techniques to assess travelers' in-flight oxygen needs in many instances. Significant current variation among commercial air carriers in policies regarding providing oxygen, related equipment, and the cost of in-flight oxygen poses challenges to the prospective air traveler and warrants attention.
More Related Videos
07:38Design and Development of a Model to Study the Effect of Supplemental Oxygen on the Cystic Fibrosis Airway Microbiome
Published on: August 3, 2021
07:15Preoxygenation Techniques for Tracheal Intubation in Critically Ill Adults Utilizing Oxygen Mask and Noninvasive Ventilation
Published on: December 5, 2025
Related Concept Videos
Gas Exchange and Transport
Physiological Control of Respiration
Breathing, a seemingly passive process, is regulated by the respiratory center in the brainstem. This center coordinates the involuntary control of respirations, which means it occurs without conscious effort, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted pattern.
Regulation of Ventilation
The body maintains ventilation by monitoring levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2), and hydrogen ion concentration (pH) in the arterial blood. Among these factors, the level of CO2 plays a crucial...
Respiration and Gaseous Exchange
Respiration involves the exchange of gases, especially oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2), between the alveoli and body cells, a process facilitated by blood circulation. As a result, the cardiovascular system, which involves the...
Oxygen Transport in the Blood
Oxygen Delivering System II: Venturi Mask and Transtracheal Oxygen
Venturi Mask
The Venturi mask, named after the Venturi effect, is designed to deliver precise oxygen concentrations. It consists of a large tube with an oxygen inlet that narrows down, causing a pressure drop that pulls air in through adjustable side ports. The mask is a lightweight,...
Oxygen Requirements and Growth Patterns