UIAA publishes new paper on Hypoxia (lack of oxygen)

The Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme (UIAA) has issued a new paper on the effects of Hypoxia. Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen that occurs when climbing at high altitudes where the UIAA has been coordinating research for years. However, the effects can occur in other areas or work events. The paper is a first attempt to locate and coordinate all research into the area.

The press release on the report can be found at Advice paper issued on hypoxia and the report can be downloaded at Work in Hypoxic Conditions.