Aeromedical

Question 1

Types of Hypoxia:

-Hypoxic:

Answer 1

-Not enough oxygen pressure (altitude - lack of O2 in the body)

Question 2

Types of Hypoxia:

-Hypemic

Answer 2

-Reduction in the O2 carrying capacity of the blood (carbon monoxide, smoking, etc)

Question 3

Types of Hypoxia:

-Histotoxic

Answer 3

-Interference with the use of O2 by body tissues (alcohol, drugs, poison (cyanide)

Question 4

Types of Hypoxia:

-Stagnant

Answer 4

-decrease in circulation, pooling of blood (medical conditions, extreme G forces)

Question 5

Stages of Hypoxia:

-Indifferent:

Answer 5

-sea level - 10,000 ft PA, 98-90% O2

Question 6

Stages of Hypoxia:

-Compensatory:

Answer 6

-10,000-15,000 ft PA, 89-80% O2

Question 7

Stages of Hypoxia:

-Disturbance:

Answer 7

-15,000-20,000 ft PA 79-70% O2

Question 8

Stages of Hypoxia:

-Critical:

Answer 8

• > 20,000 ft PA, 69% and below O2

Question 9

Prevention of Hypoxia:

Answer 9

• Limit time at altitude
• Use supplemental O2
• Pressurize the cabin

Question 10

Treatment of Hypoxia:

Answer 10

• Administer 100% O2

- Descent to altitude below 10,000 ft PA

Question 11

Hypoxia:

-Definition

Answer 11

-State of oxygen deficiency in the body for any reason.