CELLBIO 206 - Physiology and Medicine of Extreme Environments

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Cell Biology

Description:

Advanced topics in physiology and medicine of ambient pressure, immersion, gravity, temperature and gas composition. Environments considered include: diving, hyperbaric medicine; hot/cold terrestrial, water operations; microgravity, high-g acceleration; high altitude,space. Basic mechanisms and medical management of: decompression sickness; altitude sickness; hypothermia and hyperthermia; hypoxia; carbon monoxide poisoning; oxygen toxicity. Practical applications: pressure vessel design, operation; life support equipment; cardiorespiratory physiology measurements at low and high pressure; simulated dive and flight (optional). Prerequisites: consent of the course instructor. Instructor: Vann

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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