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The element of most importance to man is _____________.
oxygen
Hypoxia is the lack of _____________ to the body.
oxygen
What are the cabin signs during a "rapid decompression"?
Some Structural Damage
Some Noise
Cabin Fog
Oxygen Mask Drop
List the symptoms of hypoxia
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Euphoria
Hot/Cold Flashes
Cyanosis
Hyperventilation
What is TUC?
Time of Useful Consciousness
What are the three (3) types of decompression?
Explosive
Rapid
Slow
Who tolerates decompression better, men or women?
identical tolerance for btoh
Primary danger of decompression is ___________
hypoxia
The most common complaint of flying personnel is ___________
discomfort or pain in the ear
Valsalva is _________________
a method for clearing ears during flight