The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability

This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between heart rate variability and driving fatigue through a physiological approach, examining the effects of oxygen concentrations ranging from normal to high. Driver fatigue, a factor in fatal accidents, has complex causes and varied symptoms. The ambig...

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Main Authors: Byung Chan Min, Kazuyuki Mito, Sang Kon Lee, Seoung Chul Kim, Jeong Han Kim, Seung Hee Hong
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Published: University North 2025-01-01
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author Byung Chan Min
Kazuyuki Mito
Sang Kon Lee
Seoung Chul Kim
Jeong Han Kim
Seung Hee Hong
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Sang Kon Lee
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description This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between heart rate variability and driving fatigue through a physiological approach, examining the effects of oxygen concentrations ranging from normal to high. Driver fatigue, a factor in fatal accidents, has complex causes and varied symptoms. The ambiguity in reporting physiological changes due to mixed terminology such as fatigue and drowsiness prompted this study, which is based on the premise that physiological fatigue originates from the same mechanisms as stress. A driving scenario that induces fatigue was simulated, involving fifteen university student drivers. Experiments were conducted at oxygen concentrations of 21%, 30%, and 40%. Data were collected via an electrocardiogram system and analyzed statistically. Our findings reveal that at a 30% oxygen concentration, drivers showed a significant increase in SDNN and a decrease in LF/HF ratio, indicating enhanced autonomic nervous system stability and reduced sympathetic dominance. This intervention was found to effectively reduce and delay driving fatigue, demonstrating that oxygen supplementation at 30% concentration could notably improve traffic safety by mitigating driver fatigue.
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spelling doaj-art-c6b080e19ee6495e8f0d220c1c1e9e502025-02-06T14:34:34ZengUniversity NorthTehnički Glasnik1846-61681848-55882025-01-01191344110.31803/tg-20240220090703The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate VariabilityByung Chan Min0Kazuyuki Mito1Sang Kon Lee2Seoung Chul Kim3Jeong Han Kim4Seung Hee Hong5Department of Industrial Management Engineering, Hanbat National University, 125, Dongseo-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Informatics, The University of Electro-Communications, 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8585, JapanNF Co., LTD, 24, Sinsojaesandan 1-ro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, Republic of KoreaAffiliated Research Institute, NF Co., LTD, 24, Sinsojaesandan 1-ro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, Republic of KoreaAffiliated Research Institute, NF Co., LTD, 24, Sinsojaesandan 1-ro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, Republic of KoreaCorporate Support Team, Healthcare & Spa Industry Promotion Agency, 84, Yeomchisandan 1-gil, Eumbong-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of KoreaThis study aimed to evaluate the correlation between heart rate variability and driving fatigue through a physiological approach, examining the effects of oxygen concentrations ranging from normal to high. Driver fatigue, a factor in fatal accidents, has complex causes and varied symptoms. The ambiguity in reporting physiological changes due to mixed terminology such as fatigue and drowsiness prompted this study, which is based on the premise that physiological fatigue originates from the same mechanisms as stress. A driving scenario that induces fatigue was simulated, involving fifteen university student drivers. Experiments were conducted at oxygen concentrations of 21%, 30%, and 40%. Data were collected via an electrocardiogram system and analyzed statistically. Our findings reveal that at a 30% oxygen concentration, drivers showed a significant increase in SDNN and a decrease in LF/HF ratio, indicating enhanced autonomic nervous system stability and reduced sympathetic dominance. This intervention was found to effectively reduce and delay driving fatigue, demonstrating that oxygen supplementation at 30% concentration could notably improve traffic safety by mitigating driver fatigue.https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/473464driver fatiguedriving stressElectrocardiogram (ECG)Heart Rate Variation (HRV)30% Oxygen stimulation
spellingShingle Byung Chan Min
Kazuyuki Mito
Sang Kon Lee
Seoung Chul Kim
Jeong Han Kim
Seung Hee Hong
The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
Tehnički Glasnik
driver fatigue
driving stress
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Heart Rate Variation (HRV)
30% Oxygen stimulation
title The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
title_full The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
title_fullStr The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
title_full_unstemmed The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
title_short The Effects of 30% Oxygen Concentration Inhalation on Driving Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
title_sort effects of 30 oxygen concentration inhalation on driving fatigue and heart rate variability
topic driver fatigue
driving stress
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Heart Rate Variation (HRV)
30% Oxygen stimulation
url https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/473464
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