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Hyperventilation

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  • Occurs when an individual is experiencing emotional stress, fright, or pain, and the breathing rate and depth increase, although the carbon dioxide level in the blood is already at a reduced level. The result is an excessive loss of carbon dioxide fr

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2023