The Respiratory System

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 Explain the physiological value of using O2 masks if the pressure in the airplane interior cannot be maintained. It should be noted that the atmospheric pressure surrounding the plane is substantially lower.

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 A person with chronic lung disease may develop a loss of sensitivity to pCO2 as described in the Chapter reading. Low pO2 arterial levels are common with patients with chronic lung disease. Please explain if it would be appropriate to administer O2 to a patient in this hypoxic condition. 

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