Early oxygen desaturation is related to AMS development during acute exposure to high altitude (HA)

L. Pomidori, G. Mandolesi, G. Avancini, E. Bernardi, A. Cogo (Ferrara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Innovative methods in exercise testing
Session: Innovative methods in exercise testing
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2173

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