A 45-year-old male patient is being transported by helicopter from a rural hospital to a metropolitan trauma center following a traumatic injury. During the flight, the patient starts experiencing acute dyspnea. Which of the following is the MOST likely physiologic cause of this symptom during air transport?
Hypoxia is the most likely cause of acute dyspnea in helicopter transportation due to altitude changes. The decreased partial pressure of oxygen at higher altitudes reduces the amount of oxygen available for the patient to breathe. Pneumothorax and air embolism are potential complications but are less likely causes in this specific scenario. Additionally, engine noise or vibrations do not typically cause dyspnea.
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General Principles of Flight Transport Nursing Practice
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