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hypoxia

Shortage of oxygen in the tissues. See also anoxia.


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One study (8) included subjects with various neurological conditions causing spasticity (TBI, CVA, cerebral hypoxia, cerebral ischemia, and "other").
The study showed that cerebral hypoxia (low brain oxygen) in head-injured patients is common, is associated with poor outcomes and death and can be easily monitored with cerebral oximetry.
 
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