Test 3.1 Flashcards
What’s the precent of decrease with attitude for O2 max
7-8 decrease
What’s the decease in performance with altitude
4-8%
How can you help athletes adapt to altitude
Arrive 2-3 weeks prior to event
What does arrive 2-3 weeks earlier help with
Acid base recovery in blood
Adjustment in blood volumes
-increase hemoglobin
-increase RBC and capillaries
Maximize cardiac output
-increase HR and RR
-increase cheat volume
-increase alveoli and mitochondriaWhat are problems with altitude
Oxygen deficiency Tachycardia Hyperventilation Fewer RBCs Problem with adaptation
What are the different altitude illnesses
Acute mountain sickness
Pulmonary edema
Sickle-cell trait reaction
What does acute mountain sickness consist of
Tissue disruption in brain causes a Na/K imbalance which causes fluid retention
Who does acute mountain sickness effect
Affects 1 out of 3 who go from low to moderate altitudes of 7,000-8,000 feet
What’s the symptoms of acute mountain sickness
Headache
Nausea/vomitting
Dyspnea
Sleep disturbances
When does pulmonary edema occur
Occurs between 9,000-10,000 ft
What happens during pulmonary edema and what are the symptoms
Lungs accumulate fluid in alveolar walls
Dyspnea Cough Headache Weakness Unconscious
What happens during sickle-cell trait
Abnormal hemoglobin becomes deoxygenated at high altitudes and RBCs clump
Name the illness
RBCs destroyed and spleen becomes enlargers and may potentially rupture
Sickle-cell trait
What’s the treatment for all altitude illness
Lower altitude and give oxygen
What does overexposure to the sun cause
Premature aging
Skin cancer
