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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Physiology
  • Human Performance in Extreme Environments

Background:

  • Ship grounding in polar regions necessitates prolonged survival periods before rescue.
  • Understanding cognitive function during extended cold exposure is critical for survival.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of prolonged cold exposure on cognitive performance.
  • To assess cognitive test battery (CTB) performance during 24 hours of cold exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Eight participants with occupational cold exposure underwent 24-hour cold exposure (7.5°C).
  • Core temperature (Tc) and CTB performance were monitored.
  • Participants engaged in self-perceived tolerable minimal exercise.

Main Results:

  • Core temperature significantly decreased, and circadian variations were eliminated.
  • Cognitive test battery performance showed minimal changes despite prolonged cold exposure.
  • Mild physical activity maintained thermal comfort and metabolic heat production.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive performance is resilient to prolonged cold exposure.
  • Encouraging mild physical activity for survivors can enhance metabolic heat production, motivation, and serve as a distraction.
  • Recommendations for survival equipment and future research should consider cognitive performance maintenance.