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    • Aerospace Medicine
    • Human Physiology
    • Cognitive Psychology

    Background:

    • Cabin decompression poses a significant risk in high-altitude aviation.
    • Understanding the physiological and cognitive impacts of decompression is crucial for flight safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effects of rapid versus gradual decompression on cognitive function and physiological responses.
    • To assess the impact of hypoxia and oxygen administration on performance during decompression.
    • To evaluate cognitive and physiological recovery patterns after simulated altitude exposure.

    Main Methods:

    • 12 participants underwent simulated rapid (1s) and gradual (3min 12s) ascents from 9,000 to 25,000 ft breathing either air or 100% oxygen.
    • Physiological data (SpO2, HR, respiration, EEG) and cognitive performance (SYNWIN tasks) were recorded.
    • Study design included ascent rate, breathing gas, and time epochs (ascent, altitude, recovery) as variables.

    Main Results:

    • Hypoxic air ascents led to decreased SpO2, hypocapnia, and elevated HR and minute ventilation, with greater effects from rapid decompression.
    • Cognitive performance declined significantly during hypoxic ascent, particularly after rapid decompression (-75% composite score decline).
    • No broad cognitive impairment was observed with 100% oxygen or during recovery, though physiological metrics suggested ongoing compensatory responses.

    Conclusions:

    • Rapid decompression exacerbates cognitive impairment during hypoxia compared to gradual ascent.
    • Hypobaria alone (without hypoxia) did not cause comprehensive cognitive deficits.
    • While cognitive function recovered, physiological data indicated sustained altitude stress, potentially altering cognitive strategies.