Aeromedical factors

• Hypoxic
• Hypemic
• Stagnant
• Histotoxic

Result of insufficient oxygen available to the body as a whole

Blood can’t transport sufficient amount of oxygen to the cells in the body

Oxygen deficiency in the blood

Not enough blood

Blood Not flowing

Shock, heart failing to pump blood effectively, constricted artery

Oxygen filled blood not flowing like an arm or leg going to sleep

Inability of cells to use oxygen

Alcohol or drugs

• Cyanosis
• Headache
• Increased reaction time
• Euphoria
• Visual impairment
• Lightheaded
• Tingling in fingers and toes
• Numbness