13 Questions
What can be a potential side effect of sudden changes in pressure?
Ear pain and discomfort
How might the human body react to rapid changes in pressure?
Dizziness and disorientation
What is a potential consequence of exposure to significant pressure changes?
Headaches and migraines
What is the most common cause of Anaemic/Hypemic Hypoxia in aviation?
CO poisoning
Which type of hypoxia is characterized by impaired cells and oxygen not being transferred from the haemoglobin?
Histotoxic Hypoxia
At what altitude does Mild Hypoxia typically occur?
5000-10000ft
What is the cure for decompression sickness (the bends)?
Recompression - descend/recompression chamber
Why is hyperventilation considered a self-perpetuating cycle?
It causes an abnormal loss of carbon dioxide in the blood
What may someone experience if the gases in their body become trapped due to barotrauma?
Pain, vertigo, and disorientation
What are the symptoms of hypoxia?
Headache, breathlessness, and impaired judgement
What is the most common type of hypoxia in aviation?
Hypoxic Hypoxia
What is the characteristic cause of Anaemic/Hypemic Hypoxia in aviation?
Anaemia and haemoglobin abnormalities
What effect does carbon monoxide (CO) have on the blood that contributes to hypoxia in aviation?
It reduces the blood's capacity to carry oxygen
Test your knowledge on potential side effects of sudden changes in pressure and the human body's reaction to rapid pressure changes. Explore the potential consequences of exposure to significant pressure changes.
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