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    Definitions

    Hyperventilation is breathing that is too rapid and deep, resulting in a lack of CO2

    Objective(s)

    Recognize the symptoms, causes, effects, and corrective actions for hyperventillation

    Description

    • Rapid breathing reduces the amount of CO2 in the blood, causing change in blood pH and constriction of blood vessels in the brain
    • Causes drowsiness, impaired judgment, euphoria, disorientation, and impaired vision

    Instructional aids

    None required

    Recognition

    • LiVEDDDHead: Lightheadedness, Visual disturbance, Euphoria, Disorientation, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache → symptoms common to lack of O­­2
    • Rapid breathing and pale, cool, clammy appearance are unique to hyperventillation

    Avoidance and recovery

    Breathe normally, talk out loud, breathe into paper bag

    Real-life advice and experience

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    Additional resources

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