Collapse Hypoxic

Hypoxic collapse (p. hypoxicus; synonym for hypoxemic) is an acute circulatory disorder caused by insufficient oxygen supply to tissues.

Hypoxic collapse develops with a sharp decrease in the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood (hypoxemia). The causes of hypoxemia can be: acute respiratory failure, carbon monoxide poisoning, airway obstruction, exposure to low atmospheric pressure, etc.

Clinically, hypoxic collapse is manifested by sudden weakness, dizziness, darkening of the eyes, and tinnitus. Then shortness of breath, cyanosis, sweating, and tachycardia appear. Blood pressure decreases. Without emergency restoration of oxygen delivery to the tissues, loss of consciousness, coma, and respiratory and cardiac arrest develop.

To stop hypoxic collapse, it is necessary to urgently eliminate the cause of hypoxemia and begin oxygen therapy. In case of loss of consciousness and respiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed. The prognosis depends on the timeliness of treatment.

Hypoxic collapse is a condition in which there is a sharp drop in oxygen levels in the blood. It can be caused by various reasons, such as respiratory failure, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, anemia and others.

With hypoxic collapse, a decrease in oxygen levels in tissues and organs occurs. This can lead to disruption of the heart, brain, kidneys and other organs. If measures are not taken, this can lead to serious consequences such as myocardial infarction, stroke, kidney failure and others.