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What are the Sx of hypoxia?
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Inability to perform delicate or skill-requiring tasks
Lack of concentration Lack of muscle control Loss of judgement Loss of consciousness Weakness Euphoria Agitation Drowsiness |
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What are the Sx of hypercapnia?
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Shortness of breath, sensation of difficult breathing or suffocation (dyspnea)
Increased breathing rate Inability to concentrate Confusion or feeling of euphoria Convulsions Headache Increased sweating Loss of consciousness Drowsiness |
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What are the Sx of drowning/near drowning?
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Unconsciousness
Pulmonary edema Increased respiratory rate |
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What are the Sx of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Headache
Confusion Dizziness Vomiting Tightness across the forehead Nausea |
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What are the prerequisites for a squeeze?
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Gas filled space
Rigid walls Ambient pressure change Vascular penetration Enclosed space |
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What are the Sx of A.G.E?
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Unconsciousness
Paralysis Numbness Weakness Extreme fatigue Large areas of abnormal sensations (paresthesias) Difficulty in thinking Vertigo Convulsions Vision abnormalities Loss of coordination Nausea / vomiting Hearing abnormalities Sensation similar to that of a blow to the chest on ascent Bloody sputum Dizziness Personality changes Loss of control of bodily functions Tremors |
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What are the Sx of mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema?
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Mild/moderate chest pain under the breastbone, often described as dull ache or feeling of tightness. The pain may radiate to the shoulder or back and may increase upon deep inspiration, coughing, or swallowing
Fullness of the neck Difficulty swallowing Voice change Swelling of the neck Skin near windpipe may produce cracking/crunching sound (crepitation) |
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What are th Sx of pneumothorax?
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Sudden sharp chest pain
Shortness of breathe Labored breathing Rapid heart rate Weak pulse Anxiety |
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What are the Sx of nitrogen narcosis?
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Loss of judgement or skill
A false feeling of well being Lack of concern for job or safety Apparent stupidity Inappropriate laughter Tingling and vague numbness of the lips, gums, and legs |
