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Cerebral Hypoxia
The term cerebral hypoxia technically refers to a lack of oxygen supply to the cerebral hemispheres (the outer portion of the brain), but it is more typically used to refer to a lack of oxygen supply to the entire brain.
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Symptoms
In mild cases, hypoxia causes only inattentiveness, poor judgment, and uncoordinated movement. Severe cases result in a...
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Causes
There are numerous causes of cerebral hypoxia. These include, but are not limited to: Drowning; Drug overdose; Asphyxia...
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Tests
Cerebral hypoxia can usually be guessed from the clinical history and examination. Testing is targeted at determining t...
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Treatments
Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Most importantly, basic life-support has to be ensured. Mechanical ventilati...
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Risk Factors
Birth trauma
Choking
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Complications
Complications of cerebral hypoxia include prolonged vegetative state - basic life functions, such as breathing, blood p...
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Prevention
Prevention depends on the specific cause of hypoxia. Unfortunately, hypoxia is usually unexpected and grave. This makes...
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Cerebral hypoxia is a medical emergency, when every moment is critical for a chance of meaningful survival. Call 911 IM...
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