hypoxic encephalopathy

hypoxic encephalopathy
encephalopathy caused by hypoxia from either decreased rate of blood flow or decreased oxygen content of arterial blood; symptoms in mild cases include intellectual, visual, and motor disturbances. Severe cases, such as with cardiac arrest or blocking of the airways, can cause permanent damage within five minutes. Called also anoxic e.

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