Aviation Physiology
Outline
Historical Perspective -
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Background Information
Composition of the
Atmosphere
Atmospheric Pressure
Layers of the Atmosphere
Physiologic Zones
Gas Laws
Physical Gas Laws
Boyle’s Law
Dalton’s Law
Henry’s Law
Charles’ Law
Stresses of Flight
Altitude related
complications
Stresses of Flight
What is Hypoxia?
Four stages of hypoxia
Influencing factors
Respiratory system
effects
Cardiovascular system
effects
CNS effects
Treatment
Changes in Barometric
Pressure
Barotitis media
Treatment of barotitis
media
Other clinical effects
Thermal considerations
Dehydration
Noise
Vibration
Gravitational Forces
Fatigue
Self-imposed Stress
Implications for
Retrieval
Hypoxia
Oxygen requirement
Gas Expansion
Noise, vibration &
motion
Temperature &
humidity
Summary
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References
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References - 3
Aeromedical Quiz
Aeromedical Quiz
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