Causes If Hypoxia Flashcards
1
Q
Cause of hypoxia
Decreased blood flow
A
Decreased CO
2
Q
Cause of hypoxia
Decreased PaO2 causes decrease % saturation of hemoglobin
A
Hypoxemia
3
Q
Cause of hypoxia
Decreased Hgb concerntration causes deceased O2 content of blood
A
Anemia
4
Q
Cause of hypoxia
Decreased O2 content of blood
A
Carbon monoxide poisoning
5
Q
Cause of hypoxia
Decreased O2 utilization of tissues
A
Cyanide poisoning