HPL Flashcards
Time of Useful Consciousness
25,000ft = 2mins 30,000ft = 1min 35,000ft = 0.5mins 40,000ft = 0.25mins
Semicircular Canals measure
Angular Acceleration
Vestibular System consists of :
Saccule, Utricle, 3 Semicircular Canals
Cosmic Radiation level factors
Altitude, latitude, Normal Solar, Random Solar Activity
Keyword : Random
Hypoxia Short term memory impairment starts at
12000ft
Cognitive Skills are mental processes used for
gaining situational awareness, solving problems and taking decisions
Good safety culture
Management Accountable, Individuals Responsible
Visual Disturbances may be caused by :
Hyperventilation, Hypoxia and Fatigue
Critical Stage
20000ft
Disturbance Stage
15000ft
Compensatory Stage
6000ft
Indifferent
Normal 0-6000ft
During gas exchange, partial pressure of carbon dioxide in alveoli is
lower than in the blood
High Power Distance Culture
Confrontation is generally avoided
Cognitive Coping is used for
Stress situations which are unchangeable to reduce emotion and physiological impact