Aeromed Flashcards
What are the three physiological zones of the atmosphere?
Efficient Zone (SFC-10,000’ MSL) Deficient Zone (10,000’-50,000’ MSL) Space-Equivalent Zone (>50,000’ MSL)
Mean Temperature Lapse Rate
-1.98C per 1,000’
Without supplemental oxygen, night vision decreases at what altitude?
4,000’ MSL
What do Red Blood Cells do?
Transport oxygen and CO2 throughout the body.
What attracts the oxygen molecules?
Hemoglobin
What do White Blood Cells do?
Fight infection and heal diseased tissue
Define HYPOXIA
The result of the body’s lack of oxygen.
What are the four types of hypoxia?
Hypoxic Hypemic Stagnant Histotoxic
What is HYPOXIC Hypoxia?
Results from insufficient oxygen in the air, or a decrease in partial pressure to where the lungs cannot capture sufficient oxygen. (High altitude, oxygen displaced by other gasses, etc.)
What is HYPEMIC Hypoxia?
Reduction in blood cells’ carrying capacity. Inability of the blood to accept sufficient oxygen from the lungs. (CO2, blood loss, etc.)
What is STAGNANT Hypoxia?
Reduced blood flow. Blood cannot transport oxygen. (High G Maneuver, Constricted limbs, etc.)
What is HISTOTOXIC Hypoxia?
Inability of a cell to accept or utilize oxygen. (Cyanide, poison, etc.)
Name at least five symptoms of hypoxia. (Symptoms are subjective)
Increased breathing / apprehension / fatigue / headache / dizziness / hot and cold flashes / euphoria / belligerence / blurred vision / tunnel vision / numbness / tingling
Name at least three signs of hypoxia. (Signs are objective)
Hyperventilation / cyanosis / mental confusion / poor judgement / lack of muscle coordination
Define STRESS
The nonspecific response of the body to any demand
What are the four categories of stressors?
Psychosocial Environmental Physiological (self-imposed) DEATH Cognitive (mental)
What are some psychosocial stressors?
Life events Job stress Illness Family issues
What are some environmental stressors?
Altitude Airspeed Temperature Aircraft design IMC
What is the acronym for Physiological stressors?
DEATH Drugs Exhaustion Alcohol Tobacco Hypoglycemia
For ‘drugs’ within the physiological stressors (DEATH), what are the specific concerns?
Self medication Predictable side effects Overdose problems Allergic reactions Synergistic affects Caffeine
What are the peak and trough hours in the typical circadian sleep cycle?
0800-1200 Peak 1300-1500 Drop 1500-2100 Increase 0300-0600 Trough
What is the accepted minimum sleep requirement for continuous operations?
5 hours
What are the stress management techniques?
Avoid stressors Change thinking Learn to relax Ventilate stress
Define FATIGUE
The state of feeling tired, weary, or sleepy that results from prolonged periods of mental or physical work, extended periods of anxiety, exposure to harsh environments, or loss of sleep
What are the three types (levels) of fatigue?
Acute (between two sleep cycles) Chronic Motivational exhaustion (burnout)
What are some effects of fatigue on performance?
Reaction time Reduced attention Diminished memory Changes in mood Impaired communication
What are the two sensors in the eye that are stimulated by light?
RODS CONES
Cones are used when and perceive what light?
Day. Color.
Rods are used when and perceive what light?
Night. Shades of gray.
What chemical do RODS use?
Rhodopsin
What chemicals do CONES use?
Iodopsin
Which of the two chemicals which allow us to see is extremely sensitive to light?
Rhodopsin