What are the symptoms and immediate treatment for hyperventilation?
Answer
Hyperventilation causes dizziness, tingling, visual impairment, and possible unconsciousness from excessive CO2 loss. Treatment: slow breathing, breathe into a bag, or talk/sing aloud to regulate breathing rate.
PHAK Ch. 17 — Aeromedical Factors
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