Hypoxia and Medicine

Hypoxia Knowledge Base

Is it possible to have hypoxia and not know it and would the doctor notice? Can a person have hypoxia over a period of time and not know it and the doctor not notice it on exam?
Is it true that oxygen therapy is only beneficial in one type of hypoxia? Which type of hypoxia is it, and is there any research available on the subject?
What is the difference between asphyxia and hypoxia? Both mean that there is not a sufficient supply of oxygen being given but what is the difference and if there is no difference, why use two different words for the same thing?
how could hypoxia be affected by water column stratification? I am not sure on this, I am assuming in the different layers of water the oxygen levels woudl be different so in some areas hypoxia woudl occur but I am not sure that is right
why is there an occurence of cyanosis during hypoxia? i mean why is there occurence of being a bit blue in color, when the blood is actually red, what happens that makes it blue?
What is the connection between Hypoxia or sickle cell anemia and Pica for foam? I specifically need to know the expected behaviors of a person with this combined diagnosis and the most effective treatment of said
Anybody know what ventricular automaticity foci are more sensitive to hypoxia? I'm probably wasting my time here. I'll have to end up giving 10 points to the one and only person who answers this question, probably with a wrong answer.
if i breathed in hydrogen and only hydrogen would i die of hypoxia and how long will it take to die? What are the side effects (apart from dying) of breathing in too much hydrogen
what is the blood gas values to determine hypercapnia & hypoxia? I need the blood gas values of a patient with htpoxia and hypercapnia
is there a good site to find out about copd with acute hypoxia? could it be called something else? pt had trach/peg and went on a vent for 12 days and just got off he has a history of emphysema but was diagnosed with COPD. AcuteRespFailure was going to be my med diagnosis for what happened. Does that make sense im not sure if he will be discharged home or to subacute ecf assisted living or rehab
Can you get hypoxia from staying indoors too all day for long peroids of time? i also smoke cigarettes, am i killing braincells by the masses everyday?
Does anyone know how hypoxia at birth could effect a child? MY son wasnt breathing when he was born ,the hospital gave me dia morphine when i was in labour and it stopped his heart. he has slurred speach and although he can walk it just doesnt look right like, he goes up on his toes alot and doesnt have good balance . The doctors say he has a global developmental delay. does anyone have any information that might help me?
what are the breathing pattern of a person with Hypoxia? in terms of: a. rate b. volume c. rhythm d. ease of effort
does this sound like tissue hypoxia? for the past 2 years on and off i have been experiencing a sensation of numbness in the lip area and the face. during the same few moments my left wrist will drop and my left hand becomes totally useless. for about 60 seconds, i am unable to do anything. occasionally (not every time) during this "episode" i will also need to slide to the floor to keep from falling because i see stars and kaledoscope type things and my legs start wobbling. the doc does not know but my friend says it has something to do with my pressure and raising my arms over my head. but in the market the other day, i was only opening the freezer door and reaching at waist length to get some boca burgers. i was not rising from a sitting to standing posistion either. i am on blood pressure meds for 5 years, in my 30s, 5'5" and 116 pounds and i'm not diabetic. have already had carotid US and the other tests mentioned. other than going for yearly visits to cardiologist, docs have given me no answers. MRI shows demyelination only.
does epileptic attacke associated with hypoxia ? my brother have epilepsy and i want to know, does seziure cuz hypoxia to the brain ? does it matter how many attackes he have in one month, does it affect the prognosis?
what is hypoxia? what is stage one ulcer, and what causes it? what is edema? my grandmother passed away were trying to understand some of the medical reports.
why can infants withstand a greater degree of hypoxia than adults? I'm sure it has something to do with fetal vs. normal hemoglobin, but have been unsuccesful in finding an article to support this
Does thumbsucking cause brain hypoxia? as well as holding the blanket up to one's nose and inhalling during 8 hours of sleep?
mild hypoxia stimulates respiration,why does severe hypoxia depresses the same? regulation of respiration pao2 and paco2 ph effects of hypoxia on respiration
sites on web i can find photos about hypoxia ? hypoxia related to respiratory diseases
Hypoxia kitten? Any information and Tips?? euter surgery) and he is much better than he was a few days ago. He is eating a little and drinking a little. When I let him up to walk he kind of stumbles and walks until he runs into stuff. I really don't know what to do and could anybody tell me what to do to help him? He doesn't use the rest room on his own or anything and I want to know any way to make him more comfortable. What bad signs to look for? What are the normal actions of a cat recovering from hypoxia. I have already taken him to the vet 3 times and he was seen by the second time by a doctor who told me he had hypoxia and he was recovering from it. He went in to get neutered and his heart stopped during the surgery. Then he stopped breathing and They said that he was without oxygen just long enough for them to put the tube in which was at the most 5 minutes. He was a healthy and wonderful kitten up until this
myocardial hypoxia? If myocardial hypoxia results for example from a respiratory illness e.g severe asthma) that reduces oxygen levels to the heart which cardiac rate/rhythm changes may occur? Mild hypoxia? Moderate hypoxia? Severe hypoxia?
Hypoxia Vs. Asphyxia? Can someone give me a simple explanation on the relationship of Hypoxia to Asphyxia?
Can hypoxia be cured? Can Hypoxia (or however it may be spelled) be cured?
plz help Perinatal Hypoxia? will a 5 year child suffering 4rm Perinatal Hypoxia eva b able 2 walk da Hypoxia period was 5 mins
severe hypoxia? Can severe hypoxia cause bradydysrhythmias (slow rhythms) more often than ventricular fibrillation and why?
Hypoxia can be treated with medication but will it occur again after stopping of medication? Hypoxia,when the brain wasn't able to tell that there's enough oxygen supply in the respiratory system.The brain kept on telling the patient to breathe harder even though oxygen supply is enough.
children suffering 4rm Perinatal Hypoxia? do children suffering 4rm Perinatal Hypoxia have ne chances of walking in dere entire life
after affects of hypoxia? lack of oxygen in infants
Does thumbsucking cause brain hypoxia? as well as holding the blanket upto ones nose and inhalling during 8 hours of sleep?
Acute Hypoxia NEED A RESOURCE FAST!? I need pathophysiology/etiology diagnostics s/s med/nurse managment Do you know of a good source of information online. THANK YOU SOO MUCH!
Post Concussion shock(hypoxea), if some-one suffers hypoxia,posthead neck/ injury for unspecified time ,? What is the prognosis if that person survives, can this cause permanent disability.Usually known as secondary injury(assault), when with head injury/concussion.
what is hypoxia? pls tell in detail or give me the source cos i have that as a part of my assignment.
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