State in which an individual experiences an imbalance between oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal.
Related factors:
– Altered oxygen supply.
– Changes in the alveolar-capillary membrane.
– Impaired blood flow.
– Alteration of the oxygen carrying capacity in the blood.
Features:
– Confusion.
– Drowsiness.
– Restlessness.
– Irritability.
– Inability to clear secretions.
– Hypercapnia.
– Hypoxia.
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