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Experimental hypobaric chamber or altitude chamber

This experimental hypobaric chamber was used to simulate the effects of high altitude on a dog, especially hypoxia (low oxygen) and hypobaria (low ambient air pressure). (Source: Regnard P La Cure d'Altitude. 2nd edition. Paris: Masson et cie, 1898. Figure edited by Dr. Douglas J Lanska.)

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