Abstract
The atmospheric pressure that decreases with altitude affects lung physiology. However, these changes in physiology are not usually considered in ventilator design and testing. We argue that high altitude human populations require special attention to access the international supply of ventilators.
MeSH terms
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Altitude*
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Atmospheric Pressure
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Betacoronavirus
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COVID-19
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Coronavirus Infections / physiopathology
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Coronavirus Infections / therapy*
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Equipment Design*
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Humans
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Lung / physiology
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Pandemics
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Pneumonia, Viral / physiopathology
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Pneumonia, Viral / therapy*
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SARS-CoV-2
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Ventilators, Mechanical / supply & distribution*