what is hypoxia
-lack of oxygen
symptoms:
-euphoria
-headache
- slowed reaction
-impaired judgement
type of hypoxia
hypoxic
hypemic
stagnant
histotoxic
hypoxic
lack of oxygen due to atmospheric conditions
hypemic
inability to carry oxygen in blood cells
causes: anemia, blood loss, CO poisoning
stagnant
oxygen deficiency due to poor circulation of blood
cause: excessive g’s
histotoxic
inability for the body to use oxygen
causes: drugs, alcohol
oxygen requirements 12500-14000 MSL
-required for crew for over 30 minutes
above 14000 MSL
mandatory for crew
above 15000 MSL
mandatory for crew and all passengers
Carbon Monoxide poisoning symptoms
- headache
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- confusion
- vomiting
- incapacitation
- convulsions
Carbon Monoxide poisoning cause
very likely a leak in the manifold. cabin heater uses manifold to heat air. when the heater is turned on the manifold leaks CO into the cabin
Carbon monoxide poisoning resolution
- turn heater off
- open windows
- declare emergency: tell atc you suspect co poisioning
- land asap
hyperventilation causes
stress
panic
anxiety
hyperventilation symptoms
-lightheadedness
-nausea
- suffocation
- tingling
- rapid pulse
