Hypoxia Flashcards
1
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Hypoxia hypoxia
A
Insufficient oxygen in the body as a whole
2
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Hypemic hypoxia
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Blood is not able to take up and transport enough oxygen to the cells in the body
3
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Stagnant Hypoxia
A
Blood not flowing, eg leg falling asleep
Typically because of Gs
4
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Hystotoxic Hypoxia
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The Inability of the cells to effectively use oxygen
5
Q
At altitude 6000
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Flight crew needs supplemental oxygen at night
6
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At altitude 12500
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Flight crew has to have supplimental oxygen
7
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Symptoms of hypoxia
A
Cyanosis (blue fingernails and lips)
Headache
Decreased response to stimuli
Numbness
Euphoria
Visual imparment
Drowsiness
