The relationship between the hypoxic ventilatory response and arterial desaturation during heavy work

Arterial desaturation in fit athletes, during exercise at an intensity greater than or equal to 90% of VO₂ max has been reported by a number of authors yet the etiology of these changes remain obscure. Inadequate pulmonary ventilation due to a blunted respiratory drive, or lung mechanics has bee...

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Main Author: Hopkins, Susan Roberta
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/28535