Before revision: Compare these two equations comparing the amount of oxygen in blood at altitude: At Sea LevelAt 8400 m (The Balcony of Everest)FormulaPressure of oxygen in the alveolusOxygen Carriage in the blood The hypoxia leads to an increase in minute ventilation (hence both low , and subsequently bicarbonate), Hb increases through haemoconcentration and erythrogenesis.
After revision: Compare these two equations comparing the amount of oxygen in blood at altitude: At Sea LevelAt 8400 m (The Balcony of Everest)FormulaPressure of oxygen in the alveolusOxygen Carriage in the blood The hypoxia leads to an increase in minute ventilation (hence both low , and subsequently bicarbonate), Hb increases through hemoconcentration and erythrogenesis.