Altitude Acclimation 3
You can see there is a steady decrease in inspired, or inhaled, oxygen as you gain elevation. Remember that room air at sea level is 21% oxygen, hence the highest percent of fractional inspired oxygen you can have is 21% (1).
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You can see there is a steady decrease in inspired, or inhaled, oxygen as you gain elevation. Remember that room air at sea level is 21% oxygen, hence the highest percent of fractional inspired oxygen you can have is 21% (1).