Hyperventilation - Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperventilation occurs when:
A
Breathing is faster and deeper than necessary
2
Q
Hyperventilation can occur from:
A
Brain damage, stroke, anxiety, fear or stress
3
Q
Hyperventilation symptoms:
A
- Light headedness
- tingly lips
- cold/hot flushes
4
Q
To treat hyperventilation….
A
One can control their breathing, or breathe in and out of a plastic bag. This allows them to reduce their O2 intake and so calms the body
5
Q
The worst outcome for hyperventilation is:
A
Unconsciousness
6
Q
Onboard an aircraft you treat hyperventilation _______________ as hypoxia
A
The same (O2)
