Asphyxia

Asphyxia

A condition resulting from impaired gas exchange, leading to decreased blood oxygen levels and excess carbon dioxide.

Hypoxemia

Low oxygen levels in the blood.

Hypercarbia

An excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.

Metabolic acidosis

A condition characterized by an increase in acid in the body's fluids, often a result of asphyxia.

Newborn resuscitation

The process of assisting newborns who fail to breathe spontaneously at birth.

Neonatal asphyxia

A condition where a newborn does not receive enough oxygen before, during, or right after birth.

Stimulation

The process of encouraging a newborn to breathe through handling, drying, and warming.

Endotracheal intubation

A medical procedure to insert a tube into the trachea to maintain an open airway.

Pulse oximeter

A non-invasive device used to monitor the oxygen saturation level of a patient's blood.

Signs of asphyxia

Difficulty breathing, cyanosis (bluish skin), altered mental status, and rapid heart rate.

Symptoms of asphyxia

Shortness of breath, wheezing, confusion, fatigue, and loss of consciousness.

Risk factors for asphyxia

Obstruction of the airway (such as choking), drowning, tight clothing, severe asthma, and certain medical conditions affecting respiratory function.