Table 1 Physiological variables at rest during ascent to altitude
Day (altitude in metres) | Blood pressure (mmHg) | Heart rate (beats/min) | Ventilatory rate (breaths/min) | SpO2 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 (50) | 126/82 | 64 | 9 | 99 |
1 (1300) | 132/87 | 68 | 13 | 98 |
2 (2850) | 134/88 | 66 | 15 | 96 |
3 (3500) | 146/91 | 68 | 10 | 93 |
4 (3500) | 158/93 | 70 | 13 | 94 |
5 (3500) | 151/91 | 64 | 8 | 92 |
6 (3770) | 140/93 | 83 | 9 | 89 |
7 (4250) | 147/95 | 68 | 13 | 90 |
8 (4250) | 142/84 | 72 | 11 | 84 |
9 (4250) | 157/93 | 64 | 11 | 86 |
10 (4950) | 148/96 | 76 | 10 | 88 |
11 (5160) | 143/92 | 71 | 11 | 82 |
12 (5300) | 146/97 | 71 | 14 | 76 |
13 (5300) | 167/106 | 63 | 15 | 77 |