Aeromedical Factors

Question 1

Hypoxic Hypoxia

Answer 1

Lack of oxygen available to the lungs.

Remedy: descend or use supplemental oxygen or both.

Question 2

Hypemic Hypoxia

Answer 2

Blood not able to bind to and transport oxygen from lungs to the rest of your body. Most commonly CO poisoning for pilots.

Remedy: turn off heaters, open air vents, descend and use supplemental oxygen.

Question 3

Stagnant Hypoxia

Answer 3

Stagnant means the blood is not flowing and transporting oxygen, an example of this could be high G-forces.

Remedy: Do not do aerobatics without lots of proper training and proper equipment.

Question 4

Histotoxic Hypoxia

Answer 4

The inability of the tissue to use the oxygen in the blood, due to drugs or alcohol.

Remedy: only use approved drugs and do not fly with any alcohol in your system. Do not allow passengers on board your aircraft who are impaired by any drug or alcohol.

Question 5

Signs of Hypoxia

Answer 5

Euphoric feeling
Blue fingertips and lips
Slurring of speech
Headache
Slowed response time
Lightheaded or dizzy sensation
Tingling in fingers and toes

Question 6

Hyperventilation

Answer 6

Too little carbon dioxide in your blood. This could be due to breathing rapidly in a panic (hyperventilating).

Remedy: Slow your breathing and possible breath into a paper bag to restore the proper balance of oxygen and CO2 in your system.

Question 7

Signs of Hyperventilation

Answer 7

Visual impairment
Unconsciousness
Lightheaded or dizzy sensation
Tingling sensations
Hot and cold sensations
Muscle spasms

Question 8

Remedies of Motion Sickness

Answer 8

Opening fresh air vents, focusing on objects outside the airplane, and avoiding unnecessary head movements.

Although medications like Dramamine can prevent airsickness in passengers, they are not recommended while flying since they can cause drowsiness and other problems.