The study aims to evaluate the effects of acute hypobaric hypoxia on cognitive performance (H0: cognitive performance at 200 meters above sea level (asl) = cognitive performance at 3000 meters above sea level = cognitive performance at 5000 meters above sea level). Before participating in the study, each participant will respond to a questionnaire related to high altitude exposure (prior 3 months), as well as inclusion/exclusion criteria evaluation. On day 0, after the interview and signed informed consent, the participant will undergo a medical examination that will include a general objective examination. Participants will participate in a training on the emergency and safety procedures of the hypobaric hypoxia facility, as well as a refresh on cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure. During the following two days (day 1 and 2) the study protocol will be executed (one test per day). The study protocol envisages: * a basal cognitive test battery * blind ascent in the hypobaric chamber to simulated altitude * cognitive test battery * 5 minutes of recorded chest compressions on dummies * cognitive test battery * blind descent in the hypobaric chamber. During the stay in the hypobaric hypoxic facility, each participant will be monitored in real time with the Equivital© medical monitoring device. Before and after the stay in the hypobaric hypoxic facility, a saliva sample will be collected, and psychological tests administered.
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Digit-Symbol Substitution Task - DSST
Timeframe: Change from basal measurement (before altitude exposure) to altitude measurement (after altitude exposure - 5 minutes)
Balloon Analog Risk Test - BART
Timeframe: Change from basal measurement (before altitude exposure) to altitude measurement (after altitude exposure - 5 minutes)
Psychomotor Vigilance Test - PVT
Timeframe: Change from basal measurement (before altitude exposure) to altitude measurement (after altitude exposure - 5 minutes)