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Mary’s College
Tagum City
Readings: Oxygenation
Cerebral hypoxia
Presented to:
Mrs. Batislaon, RN
Presented by:
BSN-3-D3 RLE
S.Y. 2008-2009
Most cases of cerebral hypoxia are caused by a sudden change
in brain oxygen levels. The body can normally respond to mild
gradual changes in blood oxygen with little or no noticeable
effect on brain function. The acclimatization process used by
high altitude climbers is an example of such adjustment.
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