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Hypoxia means lack of adequate oxygenation. The consequence of sustained hypoxia is, eventually, cellular death, followed by death of the entire organism.
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What are are the life-threatening consequences of severe burns?
Infection and shock are examples of life-threatening consequences of severe burns. Body fluid loss leading to dehydration is another life-threatening consequence.
Who is researching methemoglobinemia?
This is a congenital hemoglobinopathy where the hemoglobin has an increased affinity for oxygen, and therefore, it does not releases it to the tissues. The consequence is hypoxia, and clinically, the baby has a bluish to grey color. It is incompatible with life.
Is a life threatening?
It is not life threatening if it is minor.
How do you phrase life-threatening in a sentence?
He had a life-threatening illness.
What does life threatening mean?
Life threatening means that you could lose your life over it. If you have a life threatening illness, it is possible that you could lose your life over the illness.
Is a heart attack life threatening?
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What heat illness is life-threatening?
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Is alcoholism a life threatening disease?
Yes, alcoholism can be a life-threatening disease.
What is the different between life threatening and non life threatening emergencies?
to be true a non threatening emergency is when you have a problem but it isn't a life or death problem
What is the meaning of the life - threatening?
Life threatening is when you are risking yourself, and if something goes wrong, you will lose your life
Can food poisoning be life threatening?
Yes, it can be life threatening if somehow chemicals get into your food
