Cerebral Hypoxia : Causes
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Causes could include:
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Drowning
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There are numerous causes of cerebral hypoxia. These include, but are not limited to: Drowning; Drug overdose; Asphyxiation caused by smoke inhalation; Very low blood pressure; Strangulation; Injuries during birth; Cardiac arrest (when the heart s...
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An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, laryngeal (voice box), or pharyngeal (throat) areas.
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Poisoning from inhalation of carbon monoxide.
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide gas is inhaled. CO is a colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas that is produced by incomplete combustion.
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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems, which occurs within one hour from the start of any cardiac-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest.
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Stridor is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or larynx (voice box). It is also called an extrathoracic airway obstruction. It is usually heard when inhaling (see wheezing and abnormal lung sounds). Stridor may indicate an emergency and should always be evaluated immediately by a health care provider.
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