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Respiratory physiology: clinical correlates Flashcards

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Definition of hypoxia

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decreased blood in tissues

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Definition of hypoxemia

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decreased blood in arteries

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5 causes of hypoxemia

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  1. decreased inspired O2
  2. diffusion impairment
  3. hypoventilation
  4. shunts
  5. V/Q mismatch
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4 causes of hypoxia

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  1. hypoxic (low O2 diffusion)
  2. anemic (anemia, CO, metHb)
  3. stagnant (heart failure, emboli)
  4. histiotoxic (cyanide, sepsis)
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Name the clinical syndrome that is a result of decreased delivery of O2

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Shock

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Clinical signs of shock

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pallor
cool extremities
dull mentation
pulse quality/heart rate
prolonged refill time (CRT)
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