Health Flashcards by Sam C | Brainscape

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What are the 4 Types of Hypoxia?

A

Hypoxic
Hypemic
Stagnant
Histotoxic

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What are the symptoms of Hypoxia?

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Headache
Drowsiness
Numbness

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What is Hypoxic Hypoxia?

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Lack of oxygen absorbed due to pressure decrease

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What is Hypemic Hypoxia?

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Blood can’t carry oxygen to cells → CO poisoning

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What is Stagnant Hypoxia?

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Poor blood circulation, from pulling Gs or too cold, can cause hyperventilation

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What is Histotoxic Hypoxia?

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Inability to use oxygen, from alcohol/drugs

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How do you recover from Hypoxia?

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Descend below 10k ft, slow breathing rate

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What is hyperventilation?

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Rapid breathing

Inhaling O2 and CO2

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What would cause one to hyperventilate?

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Anxiety
Panic
Stagnant Hypoxia

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What are the symptoms of hyperventilation?

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Anxious
Trouble breathing
Racing heartbeat

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How do you recover from hyperventilation?

A

Breath in paper bag

Slow breathing

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