Severe intermittent hypoxia: High-Altitude mines and telescopes and the case for oxygen enrichment.

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  • John B. West University of California San Diego, Department of Medicine. California, Unites States

Keywords:

Severe Hypoxemia, Sleep Quality, Acclimatization

Abstract

The problems of severe intermittent hypoxia in new mines at altitudes of 4000-5000 m have previously been discussed. There is increasing interest in placing telescopes at high alatude, especially in north Chile, where observing conditions are excellent. In a typical proposed installation, the telescope will be 5000 m and the workers will sleep at 2500 m and commute to the telescope each day. Oxygen enrichment of room air at the sites of the mines and telescopes shows great potential for improving the well-being and productivite of the work force. 

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Published

2025-08-11

How to Cite

West, J. B. (2025). Severe intermittent hypoxia: High-Altitude mines and telescopes and the case for oxygen enrichment. Acta Andina, 6(2), 190–192. Retrieved from https://revistas.upch.edu.pe/index.php/AA/article/view/6848

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