Cerebral hypoxia
From DrKoop's partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com
Hypoxic encephalopathy Prevention Prevention depends on the specific cause of hypoxia. Unfortunately, hypoxia is usually unexpected and grave. This makes the condition somewhat difficult to prevent. Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be lifesaving, especially when they are started soon after the onset of symptoms.
Review Date: 09/07/2006  advertisement
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