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The circulatory system is designed to pump liquid (blood). When a bolus of air enters the system, it can act like a plug. If this bubble reaches the heart, it can create an "air lock," preventing the heart from effectively pumping blood. This is similar to a vapor lock in a fuel line.
When a space is air locked, the air molecules inside the space are trapped, creating a vacuum or a near-vacuum environment. This occurs when the air pressure inside the space is equal to the air pressure outside, resulting in no air molecules being able to escape or enter the space. This can be achieved through a variety of methods, including: air locked
The Defender was a sophisticated vessel, but even the most advanced technology could fail. The airlock, a critical component that allowed the crew to exit the submarine for repairs or reconnaissance, had jammed. The ship was now effectively "air locked," unable to safely open the outer door or circulate air. The circulatory system is designed to pump liquid (blood)
In a critical emergency, medical professionals treat an air lock by positioning the patient in the Durant Maneuver (left lateral decubitus position). By laying the patient on their left side, the air bubble floats to the apex of the right ventricle, relieving the blockage and allowing blood to flow around the air pocket until it can be absorbed by the body or removed. This is similar to a vapor lock in a fuel line
The circulatory system is designed to pump liquid (blood). When a bolus of air enters the system, it can act like a plug. If this bubble reaches the heart, it can create an "air lock," preventing the heart from effectively pumping blood. This is similar to a vapor lock in a fuel line.
When a space is air locked, the air molecules inside the space are trapped, creating a vacuum or a near-vacuum environment. This occurs when the air pressure inside the space is equal to the air pressure outside, resulting in no air molecules being able to escape or enter the space. This can be achieved through a variety of methods, including:
The Defender was a sophisticated vessel, but even the most advanced technology could fail. The airlock, a critical component that allowed the crew to exit the submarine for repairs or reconnaissance, had jammed. The ship was now effectively "air locked," unable to safely open the outer door or circulate air.
In a critical emergency, medical professionals treat an air lock by positioning the patient in the Durant Maneuver (left lateral decubitus position). By laying the patient on their left side, the air bubble floats to the apex of the right ventricle, relieving the blockage and allowing blood to flow around the air pocket until it can be absorbed by the body or removed.
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