Asphyxia

Asphyxia
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(sfk´s), deficiency of oxygen and excess of carbon dioxide in the blood and body tissues.
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ASPHYXIA - A condition caused by the inadequate intake of oxygen.
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AsphyxiaLack of oxygen. In the case of cerebral palsy, lack of oxygen to the brain.
AtaxiaA deficiency of muscular coordination, especially when voluntary movements are attempted, such as grasping or walking.
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Perinatal asphyxia almost certain
Delivery recommended for fetal indications. Consult or refer for medical management
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Some possibilities include developmental abnormalities of the brain, brain injury to the fetus caused by low oxygen levels (asphyxia) or poor circulation, infection, and trauma.
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Initially cerebral palsy was thought to be related to birth asphyxia (strangulation during birth, which leads to lack of oxygen to the brain) and trauma, but in a study of 45, ...
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perinatal asphyxia
cold stress (a condition that suppresses surfactant production)
perinatal infection
multiple births (multiple birth babies are often premature) ...
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Unborn babies whose mothers are affected by eclampsia are at risk of acute asphyxia (suffocation). About one in every 14 of these babies die.
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The inflamed epiglottis mechanically obstructs the airway; the work of breathing increases, and the retention of carbon dioxide and hypoxia (low oxygen) may result. Clearance of secretions is also impaired. These factors may result in fatal asphyxia ...
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Increased ammonia levels cause a decreased immune response in the inhabitants of the aquarium, and if the condition is not corrected, can cause death either by ammonia poisoning itself via asphyxiation or indirectly by secondary infections due to ...
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