Anoxia

Introduction: Anoxia

Anoxia: Specifically, anoxia is a condition in which there is an absence of oxygen supply to an organ's tissues although there is adequate blood flow to the tissue. ... more about Anoxia.

Anoxia: Lack of oxygen to the body's tissues. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Anoxia is available below.

Symptoms of Anoxia

• Unconsciousness
• Seizures
• Myoclonic jerks
• Neck stiffness

Medical Textbooks Online about Anoxia

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Anoxia?

• Misdiagnosis of Anoxia
• Underlying causes of Anoxia (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Anoxia

• Heart attack
• Severe asthma
• Smoke inhalation
• Carbon monoxide inhalation
• High altitude exposure

See full list of 8 causes of Anoxia

More information about causes of Anoxia:

• Underlying causes of Anoxia
• Anoxia as a complication caused by other conditions
• Anoxia as a symptom

Treatments for Anoxia

• Restoring oxygen supply
• Cardiovascular restoration
• Preventing pneumonia

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Patient Surveys for Anoxia

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Prognosis for Anoxia

Prognosis for Anoxia: If the patient's respiratory and cardiovascular systems can be supported properly, recovery may occur, but depends upon the severity of injury. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Anoxia-Hypoxia Information Page: NINDS)

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Reseach about Anoxia

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Clinical Trials for Anoxia

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Anoxia include:

• Effects of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in the Treatment of Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF) in Pediatrics - This study has been terminated (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - INOmax (nitric oxide for inhalation)
• Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Neonates With Elevated A-a DO2 Gradients Not Requiring Mechanical Ventilation - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - INOmax (nitric oxide for inhalation)
• The Physiological Impact of N95 Masks on Medical Staff - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Comparison of Humidification Devices During Non Invasive Ventilation, in Acute Respiratory Failure - This study has been terminated (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Infant Heart Surgery: Central Nervous System Sequelae of Circulatory Arrest - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)

See full list of 13 Clinical Trials for Anoxia

Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Anoxia

• Icon Health Sourcebook for Anoxia

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Article Excerpts about Anoxia

Specifically, anoxia is a condition in which there is an absence of oxygen supply to an organ's tissues although there is adequate blood flow to the tissue. Hypoxia is a condition in which there is a decrease of oxygen to the tissue in spite of adequate blood flow to the tissue. Anoxia and hypoxia, however, are often used interchangeably—without regard to their specific meanings—to describe a condition that occurs in an organ when there is a diminished supply of oxygen to the organ's tissues. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Anoxia-Hypoxia Information Page: NINDS)

Definitions of Anoxia:

Failure to adequately provide oxygen to cells of the body and to remove excess carbon dioxide from them. (Stedman, 25th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)

Severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues - (Source - WordNet 2.1)