Examining the Influence of Cognitive Load and Environmental Conditions on Autonomic Nervous System Response in Military Aircrew: A Hypoxia–Normoxia Study
Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of differen...
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| Published in | Biology (Basel, Switzerland) Vol. 13; no. 5; p. 343 |
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| Abstract | Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects (n = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O2) and normoxic (21.0% O2) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O2 saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter MonitorTM (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey’s test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (−rMSSD: −0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: −13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (−2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, p < 0.0001; rMSSD: −2.2 ms, 95% CI: −4.2, −0.2, p = 0.03; SDNN: −14.3 ms, 95% CI: −18.4, −10.1, p < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, p = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (−13.3 ms, 95% CI, −17.5, −8.9, p < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes. |
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| AbstractList | Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects (n = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O2) and normoxic (21.0% O2) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O2 saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter MonitorTM (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey's test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (-rMSSD: -0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: -13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (-2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, p < 0.0001; rMSSD: -2.2 ms, 95% CI: -4.2, -0.2, p = 0.03; SDNN: -14.3 ms, 95% CI: -18.4, -10.1, p < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, p = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (-13.3 ms, 95% CI, -17.5, -8.9, p < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes.Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects (n = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O2) and normoxic (21.0% O2) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O2 saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter MonitorTM (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey's test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (-rMSSD: -0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: -13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (-2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, p < 0.0001; rMSSD: -2.2 ms, 95% CI: -4.2, -0.2, p = 0.03; SDNN: -14.3 ms, 95% CI: -18.4, -10.1, p < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, p = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (-13.3 ms, 95% CI, -17.5, -8.9, p < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes. Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects ( = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O ) and normoxic (21.0% O ) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter Monitor (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey's test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (-rMSSD: -0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: -13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (-2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, < 0.0001; rMSSD: -2.2 ms, 95% CI: -4.2, -0.2, = 0.03; SDNN: -14.3 ms, 95% CI: -18.4, -10.1, < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (-13.3 ms, 95% CI, -17.5, -8.9, < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes. During combat missions, military aircrew rely on their ability to make accurate life-or-death decisions within infinitesimal timeframes. Research shows that performing more challenging tasks (e.g., high cognitive load) requires a greater supply of oxygen to the brain, a process regulated by the autonomic nervous system. However, the influence of prolonged exposure to performing low and high cognitive loads, specifically related to flight operations, is unclear. Thus, the current study evaluated the response of the autonomic nervous system to sustained performance of tasks requiring low or high cognitive functions under two different environmental conditions: hypoxia (i.e., reduced oxygen content) and normoxia (i.e., standard oxygen content). Twenty military and civilian adults (19 to 45 years old) participated in the study, and each performed a series of low- and high-cognitive-load assessments for nearly two hours. All subjects performed these tests separately under hypoxic (14.0% oxygen) and normoxic (21.0% oxygen) conditions. Autonomic nervous system function was measured using a monitoring device placed on the upper right arm that collected heart rate and heart rate variability data. Our study found that prolonged exposure to high cognitive loads induced heightened activity of the autonomic nervous system, with subjects eliciting higher heart rates and lower heart rate variability relative to low cognitive loads. Additionally, the influence of high cognitive load was greater in the hypoxic environment. Accounting for the response of the autonomic nervous system to cognitive loads is important, as this stress likely compounds to the existing fight-or-flight response occurring during pre-flight and in-flight operations. Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects (n = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O[sub.2]) and normoxic (21.0% O[sub.2]) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O[sub.2] saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter Monitor[sup.TM] (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey’s test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (−rMSSD: −0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: −13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (−2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, p < 0.0001; rMSSD: −2.2 ms, 95% CI: −4.2, −0.2, p = 0.03; SDNN: −14.3 ms, 95% CI: −18.4, −10.1, p < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, p = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (−13.3 ms, 95% CI, −17.5, −8.9, p < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes. Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects (n = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O2) and normoxic (21.0% O2) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O2 saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter MonitorTM (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey’s test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (−rMSSD: −0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: −13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (−2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, p < 0.0001; rMSSD: −2.2 ms, 95% CI: −4.2, −0.2, p = 0.03; SDNN: −14.3 ms, 95% CI: −18.4, −10.1, p < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, p = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (−13.3 ms, 95% CI, −17.5, −8.9, p < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes. During combat missions, military aircrew rely on their ability to make accurate life-or-death decisions within infinitesimal timeframes. Research shows that performing more challenging tasks (e.g., high cognitive load) requires a greater supply of oxygen to the brain, a process regulated by the autonomic nervous system. However, the influence of prolonged exposure to performing low and high cognitive loads, specifically related to flight operations, is unclear. Thus, the current study evaluated the response of the autonomic nervous system to sustained performance of tasks requiring low or high cognitive functions under two different environmental conditions: hypoxia (i.e., reduced oxygen content) and normoxia (i.e., standard oxygen content). Twenty military and civilian adults (19 to 45 years old) participated in the study, and each performed a series of low- and high-cognitive-load assessments for nearly two hours. All subjects performed these tests separately under hypoxic (14.0% oxygen) and normoxic (21.0% oxygen) conditions. Autonomic nervous system function was measured using a monitoring device placed on the upper right arm that collected heart rate and heart rate variability data. Our study found that prolonged exposure to high cognitive loads induced heightened activity of the autonomic nervous system, with subjects eliciting higher heart rates and lower heart rate variability relative to low cognitive loads. Additionally, the influence of high cognitive load was greater in the hypoxic environment. Accounting for the response of the autonomic nervous system to cognitive loads is important, as this stress likely compounds to the existing fight-or-flight response occurring during pre-flight and in-flight operations. Simple SummaryDuring combat missions, military aircrew rely on their ability to make accurate life-or-death decisions within infinitesimal timeframes. Research shows that performing more challenging tasks (e.g., high cognitive load) requires a greater supply of oxygen to the brain, a process regulated by the autonomic nervous system. However, the influence of prolonged exposure to performing low and high cognitive loads, specifically related to flight operations, is unclear. Thus, the current study evaluated the response of the autonomic nervous system to sustained performance of tasks requiring low or high cognitive functions under two different environmental conditions: hypoxia (i.e., reduced oxygen content) and normoxia (i.e., standard oxygen content). Twenty military and civilian adults (19 to 45 years old) participated in the study, and each performed a series of low- and high-cognitive-load assessments for nearly two hours. All subjects performed these tests separately under hypoxic (14.0% oxygen) and normoxic (21.0% oxygen) conditions. Autonomic nervous system function was measured using a monitoring device placed on the upper right arm that collected heart rate and heart rate variability data. Our study found that prolonged exposure to high cognitive loads induced heightened activity of the autonomic nervous system, with subjects eliciting higher heart rates and lower heart rate variability relative to low cognitive loads. Additionally, the influence of high cognitive load was greater in the hypoxic environment. Accounting for the response of the autonomic nervous system to cognitive loads is important, as this stress likely compounds to the existing fight-or-flight response occurring during pre-flight and in-flight operations.AbstractExecuting flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects (n = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O2) and normoxic (21.0% O2) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O2 saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter MonitorTM (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey’s test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (−rMSSD: −0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: −13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (−2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, p < 0.0001; rMSSD: −2.2 ms, 95% CI: −4.2, −0.2, p = 0.03; SDNN: −14.3 ms, 95% CI: −18.4, −10.1, p < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, p = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (−13.3 ms, 95% CI, −17.5, −8.9, p < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes. Executing flight operations demand that military personnel continuously perform tasks that utilize low- and high-order cognitive functions. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is crucial for regulating the supply of oxygen (O2) to the brain, but it is unclear how sustained cognitive loads of different complexities may affect this regulation. Therefore, in the current study, ANS responses to low and high cognitive loads in hypoxic and normoxic conditions were evaluated. The present analysis used data from a previously conducted, two-factor experimental design. Healthy subjects (n = 24) aged 19 to 45 years and located near Fort Novosel, AL, participated in the parent study. Over two, 2-h trials, subjects were exposed to hypoxic (14.0% O₂) and normoxic (21.0% O₂) air while simultaneously performing one, 15-min and one, 10-min simulation incorporating low- and high-cognitive aviation-related tasks, respectively. The tests were alternated across five, 27-min epochs; however, only epochs 2 through 4 were used in the analyses. Heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV), and arterial O₂ saturation were continuously measured using the Warfighter Monitorᵀᴹ (Tiger Tech Solutions, Inc., Miami, FL, USA), a previously validated armband device equipped with electrocardiographic and pulse oximetry capabilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) regression models were performed to compare ANS responses between the low- and high-cognitive-load assessments under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Pairwise comparisons corrected for familywise error were performed using Tukey’s test within and between high and low cognitive loads under each environmental condition. Across epochs 2 through 4, in both the hypoxic condition and the normoxic condition, the high-cognitive-load assessment (MATB-II) elicited heightened ANS activity, reflected by increased HR (+2.4 ± 6.9 bpm) and decreased HRV (−rMSSD: −0.4 ± 2.7 ms and SDNN: −13.6 ± 14.6 ms). Conversely, low cognitive load (ADVT) induced an improvement in ANS activity, with reduced HR (−2.6 ± 6.3 bpm) and increased HRV (rMSSD: +1.8 ± 6.0 ms and SDNN: vs. +0.7 ± 6.3 ms). Similar observations were found for the normoxic condition, albeit to a lower degree. These within-group ANS responses were significantly different between high and low cognitive loads (HR: +5.0 bpm, 95% CI: 2.1, 7.9, p < 0.0001; rMSSD: −2.2 ms, 95% CI: −4.2, −0.2, p = 0.03; SDNN: −14.3 ms, 95% CI: −18.4, −10.1, p < 0.0001) under the hypoxic condition. For normoxia, significant differences in ANS response were only observed for HR (+4.3 bpm, 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4, p = 0.002). Lastly, only high cognitive loads elicited significant differences between hypoxic and normoxic conditions but just for SDNN (−13.3 ms, 95% CI, −17.5, −8.9, p < 0.0001). Our study observations suggest that compared to low cognitive loads, performing high-cognitive-load tasks significantly alters ANS activity, especially under hypoxic conditions. Accounting for this response is critical, as military personnel during flight operations sustain exposure to high cognitive loads of unpredictable duration and frequency. Additionally, this is likely compounded by the increased ANS activity consequent to pre-flight activities and anticipation of combat-related outcomes. |
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| Author | Temme, Leonard A. Vogl, Jonathan St. Onge, Paul Wishon, Michael J. Wittels, S. Howard Wittels, Harrison L. McDonald, Samantha M. |
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