Aeromedical Factors and ADM Flashcards
1
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hypoxic hypoxia
A
insufficient oxygen available to the body as a whole
2
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hypemic hypoxia
A
occurs when blood is not able to transport sufficient amount of oxygen
3
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stagnant hypoxia
A
oxygen rich blood not moving from lungs
4
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histotoxic hypoxia
A
inability of cells to effectively use oxygen
5
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hyperventilation
A
too much oxygen getting into the lungs
6
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hyperventilation symptoms
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dizziness, hot and cold sensation, nausea
7
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hypoxic symptoms
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euphoria followed by headache, impaired vision, delayed reaction time and eventual unconsciousness