Abstract
Sudden immersion into cold water initiates a series of cardio-respiratory responses collectively known as the cold shock response (CSR) which may increase an individual's risk of drowning. The CSR is stimulated by a rapid fall in skin temperature and includes tachycardia, a reflex inspiratory gasp followed by uncontrollable hyperventilation. Repeated cold water immersions conducted over several days have been shown to reduce the magnitude of the CSR [1]. This study investigated whether an habituation could be achieved in a couple of hours; it was hypothesised that following this rapid habituation the CSR would be reduced on a subsequent cold water immersion.
Original language | English |
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Article number | A38 |
Pages (from-to) | A38 |
Journal | Extreme Physiology & Medicine |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | Suppl 1 |
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Publication status | Published - 14 Sept 2015 |
Event | 15th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics - Portsmouth, United Kingdom Duration: 28 Jun 2015 → 3 Jul 2015 |