Tag: hypoxia
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Understanding Hypoxia: Signs, Symptoms and Pathophysiology
Hypoxia is a critical condition characterised by an inadequate supply of oxygen to body tissues. Four Types of Hypoxia Hypoxic Hypoxia: Hypoxic hypoxia occurs when there is an inadequate supply of oxygen to the tissues due to reduced partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) in the arterial blood. This can result from factors such as high…
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Hypo is low, hyper is high
The terms “hypo” and “hyper” are commonly used as prefixes to describe conditions that are below or above normal ranges, respectively. The prefix “hypo” is used to indicate a deficiency or a lower than normal level, while the prefix “hyper” is used to indicate an excess or a higher than normal level. “Hypo” examples “Hyper”…
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Cardiac Arrest vs Respiratory Arrest
Cardiac arrest is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating and blood is no longer pumped to the brain and other parts of the body. Respiratory arrest, on the other hand, is a situation where an individual stops breathing, which in turn, can lead to cardiac arrest as the body is deprived of…