Terms And Mneomics Flashcards
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Hypoxia
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Deficiency of oxygen to a body part
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Ischaemia
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Lack of blood to a particular body part
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Embolism
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Blockage of a vessel caused by a clot, air bubble, fat or foreign body originating from elsewhere in the body
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Thrombosis
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Formation of a blood clot
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Thrombus
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Stationary blood clot
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What are the 4 H’s & 4 T’s
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Hypoxia
Hypovolaemia
Hypothermia
Hypo/Hyperkalaemia
Tension Pneumothorax
Cardiac Tamponade
Thromboembolism
Toxic Substances