REFLECTOR: Flying High

[KeithHallsten]

Yes, in a slightly different model from the same manufacturer.  See
http://www.pulseoxsales.com/53.html

Keith


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Flying High


> I think the only way to test your reaction to altitude, (not
> withstanding an altitude chamber) is to get a blood oxygen monitor and
> wear it while you fly.  Trying to second guess it by the multitude of
> symptoms that could just have easily been caused by, dehydration,
> indigestion, stress, etc. will in most cases lead to the wrong conclusion.
>
> http://shop.store.yahoo.com/avshop/flightstat-pulse-oximeter.html
>
> there's probably cheaper places to get it.
>
> Scott
>
>
>
> Scott Derrick wrote:
>
> > No, the interpretation is that a headache "can" be caused by
> > dehydration and not by hypoxia.   Get it?
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> > Jorge Bujanda wrote:
> >
> >> I hope the interpretation is not that by additional liquid ingestion
> >> one will get rid of the effects of hypoxia.  Again, the headache is
> >> not the problem, it is a sign of something worse taking place in your
> >> body.  Helping the symptom disappear may worsen one's ability to
> >> realize a problem exists. Jorge
> >>
> >>
> >> HYTEC45 at aol.com wrote:
> >>
> >>> In a message dated 5/16/2005 9:31:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> >>> nmflyer1 at aol.com writes:
> >>>
> >>>     Much of the cause of headaches "after" a flight is caused by
> >>>     dehydration. "offgassing" of moisture as you breathe at higher
> >>>     altitudes will dehydrate you faster than on the ground. In
> >>>     addition, many folks don't drink enough (or as much as they
> >>>     usually do) when flying....because of the extra stop that it may
> >>>     cause.
> >>>
> >>> This hit's the nail on the head.  I have always not ingested enough
> >>> liquids when I should throughout the day.  I usually only do when
> >>> thirsty, and I have been told that's too late.  Adding to this is
> >>> making a point of not drinking to much before a flight as to prevent
> >>> a "critical bladder situation".
> >>>
> >>> Great information!  Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> TEC
> >>>
>
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