RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Physiology studies at high altitude; why and how
JF Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
JO J R Army Med Corps
FD British Medical Journal Publishing Group
SP 131
OP 134
DO 10.1136/jramc-2013-000206
VO 160
IS 2
A1 Mellor, Adrian
A1 Woods, D
YR 2014
UL http://militaryhealth.bmj.com/content/160/2/131.abstract
AB The military has always had an important role in high altitude research. This is due to the fact that mountainous regions often span borders and provide a safe haven to enemies. Deploying troops rapidly into high altitude environments presents major problems in terms of the development of high altitude illness. This paper examines the rationale for carrying out research at high altitude and the opportunities within the UK Defence Medical Services for carrying out this research.