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Iqraalmost 2 years ago
Hypoxia

Hypoxia

Hypoxia is a state in which oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level to maintain adequate homeostasis; this can result from inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues either due to low blood supply or low oxygen content in the blood (hypoxemia). Hypoxia can vary in intensity from mild to severe and can present in acute, chronic, or acute and chronic forms. The response to hypoxia is variable; while some tissues can tolerate some forms of hypoxia/ischemia for a longer duration, other tissues are severely damaged by low oxygen levels.

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almost 2 years ago

The picture describes *Peripheral cyanosis* the bluish discoloration of the distal extremities (Hands, fingertips, toes) Often a consequence of hypoxia

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almost 2 years ago

Poor Smurfs.

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