Dive Med Flashcards
What are the symptoms of Barotrauma/Squeeze? (GRAVE)
G: Gas filled space R: rigid walls A: ambient pressure change V: vascular penetration E: Enclosed space
What are the symptoms of CNS O2 toxicity? (VENTID C)
Vision- blurred/tunnel Ears- ringing/roaring Nausea/vomiting Twitching/tingling - in face, lips, extremities Irritability Dizziness Convulsions
What are the symptoms of Hypercapnia/CO2 toxicity? (I CHILD)
I- increased respiration/heart rate
C- confusion H- headache I- inability to concentrate L- loss of consciousness D- drowsiness
What are the symptoms of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning? (Tiny headhunters practice ninja chicken voodoo)
Tightness across forehead Headache Pounding temples Nausea Confusion/cherry red lips/nails Vomiting
What are the symptoms for Hypoxia?
CILLIWLD
Cyanosis Increased pulse and BP Lack of concentration Lack of muscle control Inability to perform tasks Weakness Loss of consciousness Drowsiness
What are the symptoms of nitrogen narcosis? (CLASI)
Confusion Lack of concern Apparent stupidity Sense of well being Impaired judgment
What does SPAM mean in relation to Boyle’s law?
Squeezes
Poise
Air consumption
Minimum manifold pressure
What does CAR mean in relation to Charles/gay-lussac’s law?
Charging
Air in stowage
Recompression chamber operations
Where does gas diffusion occur?
Alveoli
Which gas laws pertain to respiration?
Dalton’s
Henry’s
What gas is a bi-product of respiration?
CO2
The ____________ is a closed system that brings oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to every cell and tissue of the body and carries away ________, __________, and ______.
Circulatory system
Carbon dioxide
Waste chemicals
HEAT
Arteries carry blood _____ from the heart
Away
The smallest arteries are called _________.
arterioles
Blood vessels _______ blood to the heart
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