This video is almost as old as I am but the content is still very valid. The symptoms of hypoxia do not change over the years. Although it is a black and white film, pay close attention to how the pilot responds to the verbal instructions he is given. Also, pay attention to his body movements for signs of hypoxia. The simulator is at 35,000 feet when his oxygen mask is removed. Old but excellent.
This is the first audio podcast I’ve posted. I’ll try to post at least one per week. Each of these podcasts will be less than 5 minutes and will surround a checkride topic. This week’s topic is hypoglycemia. This podcast discusses what you should know for checkride on this aeromedical topic.
What is hypoxia?
- What are the types of hypoxia?
- What are the stages of hypoxia?
- What are some symptoms of hypoxia?
- What are the altitudes and oxygen saturation levels for each stage of hypoxia?
You should be prepared to answer each of these questions. In addition, you should be prepared to explain each type of hypoxia. A sample of this question might be, “What is hypemic hypoxia?” This video will cover the basics of hypoxia. For additional information and some good videos of pilots suffering from hypoxia, refer to the tutorial on the Aviation Trainer web site.
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