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- hypoxia. n. 1. (Pathology) deficiency in the amount of oxygen delivered to the body tissues. [C20: from hypo- + oxy-² +-ia]. (haɪˈpɒk si ə).
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- Another main cause of hypoxia is the body's decreased ability to move oxygen through the blood to your organs. This can be due to either a vascular problem, like an artery blockage that stops blood flow, or a heart problem that reduces the amount of blood being pumped, like bradycardia.
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Contents Air Pilots. Contents. Description. Hypoxia is defined as a lack of oxygen in the body tissues. This can be caused either by a shortage of oxygen in the air being breathed or by a number of physiological/pathological issues affecting blood circulation or the quantity of oxygen carried by haemoglobin in the blood.
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Hypoxemia Hypoxemia is an abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood. More specifically, it is oxygen deficiency in arterial blood.[3] Hypoxemia has many causes, often respiratory disorders, and can cause tissue hypoxia as the blood is not supplying enough oxygen to the body.
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hypoxia Hypoxia, or altitude sickness, reduces the amount of oxygen in the brain causing such symptoms as dizziness, shortness of breath, and mental confusion. a type brought about by a reduction of the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood because of a decrease in the complete blood counts or an alteration of the hemoglobin constituents. hypoxia, anoxic, n a type resulting from inadequate oxygen in inspired air or interference with gaseous exchange in the lungs.
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Hypoxia Also referred to as altitude hypoxia, hypoxic hypoxia is the lack of oxygen absorbed by the body due atmospheric conditions As pressure altitude increases, the partial pressure of oxygen decreases along with blood oxygen saturation
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- hypoxia (haɪˈpɒksɪə) n (Pathology) deficiency in the amount of oxygen delivered to the body tissues [C20: from hypo- + oxy-2 +-ia] hypoxic adj. hy•pox•i•a (haɪˈpɒk si ə) n. an abnormal condition of the body in which oxygen intake or use is inadequate. [1940–45; hyp- + ox(y)-2 + -ia] hy•pox′ic, adj.
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- Determination for appropriateness of occupational therapy intervention using telehealth technology should be made on a case-by-case basis according to sound clinical reasoning and should be consistent with published professional standards (Brennan et al., 2010).or example, an occupational therapist may need to discuss issues of bathing or toileting during a videoconference, possibly creating a sense of discomfort or feelings of intrusiveness for the client. In addition, clients or extenders must be comfortable with and competent in using the technology (Torsney, 2003).
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Medical Dictionary Hypoxemia: abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxemia may be mild to severe and leads to shortness of breath. Low blood oxygen can result from a variety of conditions that affect either the ability of the heart to pump blood to the lungs to receive oxygen or the function of the lungs themselves.
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- Hypoxia occurs when the infant is deprived of the adequate amount of oxygen, leading to mild to moderate brain damage. Apoxia occurs when the infant undergoes a total lack of oxygen, which can lead to severe brain damage. Both hypoxia and anoxia can lead to cerebral palsy and a host of other medical disorders.
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Hypoxia and Hypoxemia Hypoxemia (low oxygen in your blood) can cause hypoxia (low oxygen in your tissues) when your blood doesn't carry enough oxygen to your tissues to meet your body's needs. The word hypoxia is sometimes used to describe both problems.hen your body doesn't have enough oxygen, you could get hypoxemia or hypoxia. These are dangerous conditions. Without oxygen, your brain, liver, and other organs can be damaged just minutes after symptoms start.
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Hypoxia Types, Symptoms, and Causes 1 Hypoxic hypoxia can be caused by inadequate breathing as well as other causes.  Anemic hypoxia -- In the setting of anemia, low hemoglobin levels result in a reduced ability of the blood to carry oxygen that is breathed in, and hence, a diminished supply of oxygen available to the tissues.
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Autonomic Nervous System - Introduction Anoxia is an extreme form of hypoxia (low levels of oxygen in the blood) in which there is a complete lack of oxygen supply to the body as a whole or to a specific organ or tissue region.
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hyperoxia hyperoxia definition: Noun (uncountable) 1. (pathology) A condition caused by an excess of oxygen in tissues and organs....
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histotoxic hypoxia anemic hypoxia hypoxia due to reduction of the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood as a result of a decrease in the total hemoglobin or an alteration of the hemoglobin constituents. circulatory hypoxia stagnant hypoxia. histotoxic hypoxia that due to impaired utilization of oxygen by tissues, as in cyanide poisoning. hypoxemic hypoxia (hypoxic hypoxia) that due to insufficient oxygen reaching the blood, as at the decreased barometric pressures of high altitudes. stagnant hypoxia that due to failure to transport sufficient oxygen because of inadequate blood flow, as in heart failure.
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- Hypoxia is a condition marked by an inadequate oxygen supply to the cells and tissues of the body. It can lead to a number of serious, sometimes life-threatening, complications. Read about the signs and symptoms of hypoxia, and learn how to manage the condition before it leads to dangerous problems.
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Oxygen Depletion Hypoxia or oxygen depletion is a phenomenon that occurs in aquatic environments as dissolved oxygen (DO; molecular oxygen dissolved in the water) becomes reduced in concentration to a point detrimental to aquatic organisms living in the system.xygen Depletion. A number of conditions may develop which result in oxygen depletion, DO at levels insufficient (less than 3 mg/l) to support aquatic life (e.g. fish). Oxygen depletions are typically associated with:
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Histotoxic hypoxia Histotoxic hypoxia refers to a reduction in ATP production by the mitochondria due to a defect in the cellular usage of oxygen.An example of histotoxic hypoxia is cyanide poisoning.istotoxic hypoxia results from tissue poisoning, such as that caused by cyanide (which acts by inhibiting cytochrome oxidase), and certain other poisons like hydrogen sulfide (byproduct of sewage and used in leather tanning).
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Cerebral hypoxia Cerebral hypoxia is a form of hypoxia (reduced supply of oxygen) specifically involving the brain; when the brain is completely deprived of oxygen it is called cerebral anoxia.erebral hypoxia can also be classified by the cause of the reduced brain oxygen: 1  Hypoxic hypoxia – Limited oxygen in the environment causes reduced brain function.
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Histotoxic hypoxia Histotoxic hypoxia refers to a reduction in ATP production by the mitochondria due to a defect in the cellular usage of oxygen. An example of histotoxic hypoxia is cyanide poisoning.
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A to Z List of Neurological Disorders Cerebral hypoxia refers to a condition in which there is a decrease of oxygen supply to the brain even though there is adequate blood flow.ymptoms of mild cerebral hypoxia include inattentiveness, poor judgment, memory loss, and a decrease in motor coordination. Brain cells are extremely sensitive to oxygen deprivation and can begin to die within five minutes after oxygen supply has been cut off.
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Hypoxia (medical) Hypoxia exists when there is a reduced amount of oxygen in the tissues of the body. Hypoxemia refers to a reduction in PO2 below the normal range, regardless of whether gas exchange is impaired in the lung, CaO2 is adequate, or tissue hypoxia exists. There are several potential physiologic mechanisms for hypoxemia, but in patients with COPD the predominant one is V/Q mismatching, with or without alveolar hypoventilation, as indicated by PaCO2.
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Hypoxemia Hypoxemia refers to low oxygen in the blood, and the more general term hypoxia is an abnormally low oxygen content in any tissue or organ, or the body as a whole. Hypoxemia can cause hypoxia (hypoxemic hypoxia), but hypoxia can also occur via other mechanisms, such as anemia.
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Hypoxemia Hypoxemia (or hypoxaemia in British English) is an abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood.More specifically, it is oxygen deficiency in arterial blood.ypoxemia has many causes, often respiratory disorders, and can cause tissue hypoxia as the blood is not supplying enough oxygen to the body.
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- Hypoxic hypoxia occurs when there is a deficiency in oxygen. exchange in the lungs. Some causes include: Decreased partial pressure of oxygen available at altitude. Conditions that block the exchange at the alveolar capillary. level (e.g. pneumonia, pulmonary edema, asthma, drowning).