Radiosulfate Space in Humans at High Altitude

Abstract

The extracellular space was studied in young adult males before and during acute exposure to an altitude of 4,300 meters, and also in a group of high altitude permanent residents. The results obtained indicate that during acute exposure to high altitude the sulfate space decreases 1.4 ± 0.2 liters (P<0.01) and that there is no difference between sea level and high altitude natives.