Hypoxia

Hypoxia

Question 1. Hypoxia.
Answer:

Hypoxia Types:

Hypoxia is classified based on the cause of their production.

• Hypoxic hypoxia.
• Anemic hypoxia.
• Stagnant hypoxia.
• Histotoxic hypoxia.

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Question 2. Cyanosis.
Answer:

Cyanosis Definition:

• It is the bluish coloration of skin and/or mucous membrane due to the presence of atleast 5 gm of reduced haemoglobin per 100 ml of blood in capillaries.

Cyanosis Sites where it is seen:

• Mucous membrane of undersurface of tongue
• Lips
• Ear lobes
• Nail
• Tip of nose

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Cyanosis Causes:

• Hypoxic hypoxia.
• Stagnant hypoxia.
• Polycythemia.
• Exposure to mild and severe cold.
• Altered haemoglobin formation.

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Question 3. Asphyxia.
Answer:

Asphyxia Definition:

• It is the condition characterized by the combination of hypoxia and hypercapnea due to obstruction of air passage.

Asphyxia Causes:

• Strangulation
• Hanging
• Drowning etc.

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Asphyxia Stages:

• Stage of hyperpnea
• Stage of convulsion
• Stage of collapse.