o2 medical Flashcards
1
Q
Asphyxia
what is it?
A
respiration failure due to lack of o2
2
Q
Asphyxia
cause
A
lack of o2
drowning, airway obstruction,
3
Q
Asphyxia
S&S
A
RAPID pulse, hypoxia, shortness of breath
4
Q
Asphyxia
1st aid
A
remove from danger, 999, dr abc, o2
5
Q
hypoxia
what is it?
A
lack of 02
6
Q
anoxia
what is it?
A
No o2
7
Q
what causes hypoxia or anoxia in diving?
A
wrong gas mix in cylinder, diver out of air, equipment malfunction
8
Q
1st aid for hypoxia or anoxia when diving
A
remove from danger, 99,9, dr abc, o2
9
Q
why is hyperventilation dangerous when free diving?
A
co2 levels lowered so instint to breath is delayed
o2 levels not replenished quick enough to remain conscious underwater
