hypoxaemia
Insufficient arterial oxygen
Hypoxaemia is abnormally low oxygen levels in the blood, a medical condition distinct from hypoxia, which refers to insufficient oxygen in tissues.
The spelling hypoxemia is standard in American English.
Causes include lung disease, high altitude, and respiratory failure.
The patient's hypoxaemia required immediate supplemental oxygen.
One gas's mixture contribution
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- desaturationReduction of color intensity
- cyanosisBlue skin from low oxygen
- gas exchangeTransfer of respiratory molecules
shunting · alveolar · capillary · oxygenation · SpO2 · hypoperfusion · respiratory failure · pulmonary embolism
Blue skin from low oxygen
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- tachypneaAbnormally quick breathing rate
- dyspneaLabored respiration condition
dizziness · headache · fatigue · restlessness · altered consciousness · chest tightness · air hunger · cognitive impairment
Infected, inflamed lung tissue
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- sleep apneaDisorder of interrupted breathing
- altitude sicknessHypoxia from high elevation
pulmonary edema · emphysema · bronchitis · aspiration · airway obstruction · hypoventilation · anemia · smoke inhalation
Peripheral oxygen saturation level
- acidosisExcess blood sourness
- respiratory acidosispH drop from CO2 retention
- oximetryBlood oxygen level measurement
- lactateProduce milk naturally
anaerobic metabolism · critical care · ICU · monitoring · ventilation
Machine-assisted breathing support
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- BiPAPTwo-pressure ventilation device
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- bronchodilatorsDrugs that widen airways
ECMO · nasal cannula · ventilator · resuscitation · blood transfusion
partial pressure
One gas's mixture contribution
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
- desaturationReduction of color intensity
- cyanosisBlue skin from low oxygen
gas exchange · shunting · alveolar · capillary · oxygenation · SpO2 · hypoperfusion · respiratory failure · pulmonary embolism
cyanosis
Blue skin from low oxygen
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- tachypneaAbnormally quick breathing rate
dyspnea · dizziness · headache · fatigue · restlessness · altered consciousness · chest tightness · air hunger · cognitive impairment · disorientation
pneumonia
Infected, inflamed lung tissue
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- sleep apneaDisorder of interrupted breathing
altitude sickness · pulmonary edema · emphysema · bronchitis · aspiration · airway obstruction · hypoventilation · anemia · smoke inhalation · drowning
SpO2
Peripheral oxygen saturation level
- acidosisExcess blood sourness
- respiratory acidosispH drop from CO2 retention
- oximetryBlood oxygen level measurement
lactate · anaerobic metabolism · critical care · ICU · monitoring · ventilation
mechanical ventilation
Machine-assisted breathing support
- CPAPForced-air breathing apparatus
- BiPAPTwo-pressure ventilation device
- intubationPlacing airway tube
bronchodilators · ECMO · nasal cannula · ventilator · resuscitation · blood transfusion