Stages Of Hypoxia Flashcards
1
Q
(I)ndifferent zone
A
GL-10,000ft
Affects:
Nightvision
2
Q
(C)ompensatory zone
A
10,000ft to 15,000ft
AUTOMATIC response of body to protect against hypoxia. (Lose one function to compensate).
Trying to maintain homeostasis in general.
3
Q
(D)disturbance zone
A
15,000ft to 20,000ft
CLASSIC SYMPTOMS of HYPOXIA
4
Q
(C)ritical zone
A
20,000feet to 23,000feet
Fucked.
Homeostatic systems no longer cope.
5
Q
ICDC
A
Indifferent
Compensatory
Disturbance
Critical