Asphyxia



Asphyxia




LIFE-THREATENING DISORDER



A condition of insufficient oxygen and accumulating carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues due to interference with respiration, asphyxia results in cardiopulmonary arrest. Without prompt treatment, it’s fatal.


Causes

Asphyxia results from any condition or substance that inhibits respiration:

Jun 16, 2016 | Posted by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Asphyxia

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