by Megan, Tiffany, and Shelby
Gas Transport in the Blood
Gas Transport
Internal Respiration
Impaired Oxygen Transport
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Control of Respiration
Factors Influencing Respiratory Rate/Depth
Volition
Emotional Factors
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Unique type of Hypoxia.
CO gas is odorless, colorless and competes with oxygen for the same binding sites on hemoglobin.
Since hemoglobin binds with CO easier than oxygen, CO is a very successful competitor. Displaces Oxygen.
Leading cause of death from fire.
Kills victims softly and quietly.