medical emergencies emt Flashcards
1
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hypoxemia
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decreased oxygen in the bloodstream
2
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hypercarbia
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increased carbon dioxide in the blood stream
3
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hypercapnia
A
retention of carbon dioxide in the blood
4
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polycythemia
A
increase in RBC
5
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deep vein thrombosis
A
development of blood clots in veins. mostly in the legs.
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