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hyperventilation & decompression sickness Flashcards

(7 cards)

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what is hyperventilation

A
  • a condition which occurs when excessive CO2 is expelled from the body as a result of breathing too rapidly
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what symptoms of hyperventilation is it similar to

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hypoxia

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3
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how can you fix hyperventilation

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breathing into a paper bag or talking aloud

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what is decompression sickness

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  • inert gases (mainly nitrogen) are released rapidly from solution in the body tissues & fluids as a result of low barometric pressure
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5
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what is the most common result of decompression sickness

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joint pain ( the bends)

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6
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how to prevent the bends after scuba diving up to 8000’

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wait at least 12 hours after diving that does not require a controlled ascent (non-decompression stop diving) for flights up to 8000’

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how to prevent the bends after scuba diving above 8000’

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wait 24 hours for flights above 8000’ or after any diving that required a controlled ascent (decompression stop diving)

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