Cerebral hypoxia
Cerebral Hypoxia
Cerebral hypoxia (pronunciation: /sɪˈriːbrəl haɪˈpɒksiə/) is a medical condition characterized by a decrease in the supply of oxygen to the brain, even though there may be adequate blood flow.
Etymology
The term "cerebral hypoxia" is derived from the Greek words "kerebro" meaning brain and "hypoxis" meaning deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
Causes
Cerebral hypoxia can be caused by a variety of conditions including stroke, cardiac arrest, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Other causes can include complications of general anesthesia, high altitude sickness, strangulation, and severe asthma attacks.
Symptoms
Symptoms of cerebral hypoxia can vary widely depending on the severity of the oxygen deprivation. They can range from mild symptoms such as memory loss, poor judgment, a decrease in motor coordination, and a decrease in sensation or movement to severe symptoms such as seizures, coma, and even brain death.
Treatment
Treatment for cerebral hypoxia is aimed at restoring oxygen supply to the brain as quickly as possible. This can be achieved through various methods such as oxygen therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and medications to improve blood flow.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebral hypoxia
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebral hypoxia
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