Hypoxia Flashcards
Hypoxic
Anaomic
Hypoxic»good blood but desnt have enough oxg
Anaomic/hypamoic» bad blood,is not able to carry oxg
Haemoglobin saturation
Sea level»_space;97,5% saturated oxg
10000ft»87%
20000ft»65%
Hypoxia symtoms
Initial sysmptoms: Tingling Cyanosis (greish colour of body part) Increased rate of breathing Headache,nausea,dizziness,sweating Mood change (euphoria)
Further sympthoms: ~impaired vision ~impaired judgment ~musculura imparment ~memory impariment ~concentration impairment ~drowsiness ~slurred speech
At 10000ft» 02 & air mix (more 02 as altitude increase)
~from 33700ft to 40000ft»_space;100%02
~above 40000ft 02 under pressure
Reaction ,7000ft, night vision affectec above 5000ft
Disturbance,10000/12000ft,body compensates
Critical,22000,incapacitation
Tuc
Time of useful concessusness
Ept
Effective performance time
EPT»Will no longer capable of takin Operative flight crew action
Altitude Seated or rest. Moderate activity
40000ft. 15/20sec
35000ft. 30/90.
30000. 1/2min Not required
20000. 30min. 5min
Hyperventilation
Increase rate and depth of breathing Paleness skin Muscle spams Anxiety Dizziness Nausea Numbness Visual disturbance
COUNTERMEASURES:
~speak loudly
~paper bag technique
Histotosic hypoxia
The inability of the body to absorbs oxg due to alcohol or drugs even tho the body its self doesn’t have any problem with supply oxg if it wouldnt for the drugs and alcohol