| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906210 | Chest | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Significant in-flight desaturation can be expected in passengers with COPD. The HIT results compared favorably with the air travel data, with differences explainable by Pio2 and physical activity. The HIT is the best widely available laboratory test to predict in-flight hypoxemia.
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Authors
Kelly MSc, Swanney PhD, Seccombe MSc, Frampton PhD, Peters MD, PhD, FCCP, Beckert MD, FCCP,