Aeromedical Factors

Question 1

4 types of Hypoxia

Answer 1

-Hypoxic Hypoxia
-Stagnant Hypoxia
-Hypemic Hypoxia
-Hisotoxic Hypoxia

Question 2

What is Hypoxic Hypoxia

Answer 2

-Not enough oxygen to the body
-Most common type

Question 3

What is Stagnant Hypoxia

Answer 3

-The body can’t move blood/oxygen through the body
-Commonly caused by G forces

Question 4

What is Hypemic Hypoxia

Answer 4

-Blood does not accept oxygen
-Commonly caused by Carbon Monoxide poisoning

Question 5

What are some symptoms of Hypoxia

Answer 5

-Blue lips/nails
-Dizziness
-Euohpria
-Light headed

Question 6

What should you do if you suspect someone has hypoxia

Answer 6

-Open window
-Descend
-Give oxygen if possible

Question 7

What is Carbon Monoxide

Answer 7

-Colorless, Odorless gas
-Byproduct of engine exhaust

Question 8

What can cause Carbon Monoxide

Answer 8

-Cabin heat
-Faulty exhaust

Question 9

What should you do if there is Carbon Monoxide detected

Answer 9

-Turn cabin heat off
-Open windows
-Descend

Question 10

What is hyperventilation

Answer 10

-When you breathe too rapidly (not enough CO2 in body)

Question 11

How to detect hyperventilation

Answer 11

-Dizziness
-Weakness
-Fainting

Question 12

How to recover from hyperventilation

Answer 12

-Slow breathing to a steady rate
-Breathe into a bag if necessary

Question 13

What is Decompression Sickness

Answer 13

Sickness caused by too much nitrogen in the body

Question 14

Whose most at risk for Decompression Sickness

Answer 14

-Scuba Divers

Question 15

How long until you can take Scuba Divers flying

Answer 15

Upto 8,000ft MSL
-12hr after on land
-24hr after is decompression stops were made

Question 16

Symptoms of Decompression Sickness

Answer 16

-Joint pain (the bends)
-Seizures

Question 17

How does ear pressure work?

Answer 17

Inner ear pressure must be able to balance the outside pressure through the eustachian tube

Question 18

What do you do if inner ear pressure cannot be balanced?

Answer 18

-Ascend to a higher altitude
-On the way back continuously yawn or use val sava maneuver

Question 19

When should you do methods to prevent ear pressure issues?

Answer 19

Before discomfort is felt

Question 20

When should you not fly?

Answer 20

Cold or if sinuses are blocked