Used in a Sentence

hypoxemia

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for hypoxemia.

Editorial note

It’s counterintuitive but 100% O2 isn’t good for you (unless you need it to get enough saturation, and the alternative is hypoxemia).

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Quick take

(medicine) An abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, be it the partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg), the content of oxygen (ml oxygen per dl of blood) or the per cent saturation of the blood's hemoglobin, singly or in combination.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of hypoxemia gathered in one view.

noun

(medicine) An abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, be it the partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg), the content of oxygen (ml oxygen per dl of blood) or the per cent saturation of the blood's hemoglobin, singly or in combination.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for hypoxemia.

noun

(medicine) An abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, be it the partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg), the content of oxygen (ml oxygen per dl of blood) or the per cent saturation of the blood's hemoglobin, singly or in combination.

Example sentences

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It’s counterintuitive but 100% O2 isn’t good for you (unless you need it to get enough saturation, and the alternative is hypoxemia).

2

When your blood oxygen falls below a certain level, the result is called hypoxemia.

3

No hospital in the US is currently turning away patients who have acute hypoxemia.

4

I'm not sure coughing in the shower is going to do it for someone about to die from hypoxemia?

5

All of them involve intentionally and temporarily invoking hypercapnia (high CO2) and hypoxemia through slower breathing and/or breath holds.

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The net result of that formula is that blood glucose level goes up for almost all patients with hypoxemia.

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This leads to mucus plugging within smaller alveoli and subsequent cyanosis and hypoxemia.

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In PEA arrest, you fix the arrest by fixing the underlying problem; hypoxemia is one of the catch-all problems, and such a technology could permit you to intervene on hypoxemia even before you get airway control.

9

The clinical consequences included prolonged hypoxemia, tachypnea, and failure to thrive.

10

A mask can't trap enough air to cause hypoxemia or hypercapnia.

11

Might that constitute mild hypoxia or hypoxemia?

12

Indeed, the primary characteristics we are observing (confirmed by colleagues in other hospitals), is the dissociation between their relatively well preserved lung mechanics and the severity of hypoxemia.

Quote examples

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The conclusion was that “reliance on pulse oximetry to triage patients and adjust supplemental oxygen levels may place Black patients at increased risk for hypoxemia.” 10.

Proper noun examples

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Hypoxemia caused by covid19, even with very mild symptoms is dangerous for the longterm heart and brain health.

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Hypoxemia also have impact on mental health.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use hypoxemia in a sentence?

It’s counterintuitive but 100% O2 isn’t good for you (unless you need it to get enough saturation, and the alternative is hypoxemia).

What does hypoxemia mean?

(medicine) An abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, be it the partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg), the content of oxygen (ml oxygen per dl of blood) or the per cent saturation of the blood's hemoglobin, singly or in combination.

What part of speech is hypoxemia?

hypoxemia is commonly used as noun.