Aeromedical Factors

Question 1

Hypoxia

Answer 1

Hypoxia is a state of oxygen deficiency in the body that is sufficient enough to impair functions of the brain and other organs

Question 2

How many kinds of Hypoxia are there?

Answer 2

4

Question 3

Hypoxic

Answer 3

Insufficient oxygen available to the body as a whole
Often results from the decreased partial pressure of oxygen at high altitudes

Question 4

Hypemic

Answer 4

This is when your blood isn;t able to carry a sufficient amount of oxygen to the cells in your body
Can be cause by anemia, blood loss, or CO poisoning

Question 5

Stagnant

Answer 5

This is where there i inadequate circulation of oxygen due to poor circulation of the blood
Can be caused by shock, a faulty heart, etc, but is most often caused by pulling excessive Gs

Question 6

Histotoxic

Answer 6

This is the inability of the cells to effectively use oxygen
Can be caused by alcohol, drugs, and poisons

Question 7

Symptoms of Hypoxia

Answer 7

Headache
Drowsiness
Lightheaded or dizziness
Euphoria
Cyanosis (blue fingernails and lips)
Impaired judgment
Visual impairment
Decreased reaction time
Tingling in fingers and toes
Numbness
Limp muscles

Question 8

Preventing Hypoxia

Answer 8

Be in good physical condition
Avoid alcohol and smoking
People who live at high altitudes have advantage
Temperature extremes may make you more susceptible
Ascent slowly to aid in tolerance and watch for symptoms
Be aware your more susceptible during high physical activity
High Turbulence flights, etc
Fly at lower Altitudes or use supplemental Oxygen
Know the symptoms