Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity

Question 1

What is caused by exposure to a partial pressure of oxygen above that encountered in normal daily
living?

Answer 1

Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity

Question 2

What areas of the body are affected by Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity?

Answer 2

Central Nervous System and the Pulmonary System

Question 3

(1) Tunnel vision, decreased peripheral vision, and other visual symptoms
(2) Tinnitus
(3) Confusion/Euphoria
(4) Inability to concentrate
(5) Increased sweating
(6) Drowsiness
(7) Headache
(8) Loss of consciousness
(9) Convulsions

Answer 3

Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity?

Answer 4

(1) Tunnel vision, decreased peripheral vision, and other visual symptoms
(2) Tinnitus
(3) Confusion/Euphoria
(4) Inability to concentrate
(5) Increased sweating
(6) Drowsiness
(7) Headache
(8) Loss of consciousness
(9) Convulsions

Question 5

What is the treatment for Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity?

Answer 5

(1) Immediately ascend
(2) Shift to a breathing mixture with lower oxygen percentage
(3) In a recompression chamber, remove oxygen mask and follow emergency procedures

Question 6

The extent of the oxygen toxicity is dependent upon both the _________ and ___________.

Answer 6

Oxygen Partial Pressure

Exposure time