Hypoxia

Definitions

• A lack of sufficient oxygen reaching the body tissues.
• An aeromedical term; means “reduced oxygen” or “not enough oxygen.”
• A state of oxygen deficiency in the body sufficient to impair functions of the brain and other organs.
• State of oxygen deficiency in the body sufficient to impair functions of the brain and other organs.

References

• Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
• Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024
• Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
• Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
• Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008