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    Lafere-2019-Early detection of diving-related.pdf (740.1Ko)
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    2019-06-30
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    Lafère, Pierre
    HEMELRYCK, Walter
    GERMONPRÉ, Peter
    Matity, Luba
    Guerrero, François
    BALESTRA, Costantinoorcid-id
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    Early detection of diving-related cognitive impairment of different nitrogen-oxygen gas mixtures

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    NTRODUCTION: Cognitive impairment related to inert gas narcosis (IGN) is a threat to diving safety and operations at depth that might be reduced by using enriched air nitrox (EANx) mixtures. Using critical flicker fusion frequency (CFFF), a possible early detection of cognitive abilities/cerebral arousal impairment when breathing different oxygen (O2) fractions was investigated. METHODS: Eight male volunteers performed, in random order, two dry chamber dives breathing either air or EANx40 (40% O(2)-60% nitrogen) for 20 minutes (min) at 0.4 MPa. Cognition and arousal were assessed before the dive; upon arrival at 0.4 MPa; after 15 min exposure at 0.4 MPa; on surfacing and 30 min post-dive using behavioural computer-based testing psychology experiment building language (PEBL) and by CFFF while continuously recording brain oxygenation with near-infrared spectroscopy. RESULTS: In both breathing conditions, CFFF and PEBL demonstrated a significant inverse correlation (Pearson r of -0.90, P < 0.0001), improved cognitive abilities/cerebral arousal occurred upon arrival at 0.4 MPa followed by a progressive deterioration. Initial brain activation was associated with a significant increase in oxyhaemoglobin (HbO2) and a simultaneous decrease of deoxyhaemoglobin (HHb). The magnitude of the changes was significantly greater under EANx (P = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS: Since changes were not related to haemodynamic variables, HbO(2) and HHb values indicate a significant, O(2)-dependent activation in the prefrontal cortex. Owing to the correlation with some tests from the PEBL, CFFF could be a convenient measure of cognitive performance/ability in extreme environments, likely under the direct influence of oxygen partial pressure, a potent modulator of IGN symptoms.

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