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profound hypoxia

[prə-ˈfaund hī-ˈpäk-sē-ə]
nounfemininepl: profound hypoxias / hipoxias profundas
hipoxia profunda
1. A severe and critical deficiency of oxygen in the blood and tissues, resulting in significant impairment of cellular function and potential organ damage
The patient suffered profound hypoxia during the cardiac arrest, requiring immediate intervention
O paciente sofreu hipoxia profunda durante a parada cardíaca, exigindo intervenção imediata
2. A medical emergency condition characterized by dangerously low oxygen saturation levels (typically below 60% SpO2)
Profound hypoxia can lead to irreversible brain damage if not treated urgently
A hipoxia profunda pode levar a danos cerebrais irreversíveis se não for tratada urgentemente
Synonyms
severe hypoxiacritical hypoxemiasevere oxygen deprivationhipoxemia severadeficiência crítica de oxigênio
Antonyms
normoxiahyperoxianormoxemiaoxigenação adequada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hipoxia profunda
Standard medical terminology used in clinical settings
Rio de Janeiro
hipoxia profunda
Medical term used in hospitals and emergency departments
São Paulo
hipoxia profunda
Commonly used in medical literature and healthcare institutions
Portugal
hipóxia profunda
Alternative spelling with accent mark; standard in Portuguese medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

code blue situation
oxygen crisis
critical oxygen deficiency
situação de emergência médica
crise de oxigenação
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