Physiological Adaptation Flashcards
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Terms in this set
- Shock Inadequate tissue perfusion leading to a cellular oxygen deficit.
- Sepsis Life-threatening organ dysfunction from a dysregulated response to infection.
- Arrhythmia An abnormal heart rate or rhythm.
- Edema Excess fluid in the interstitial tissues.
- Hypoxia Inadequate oxygen at the tissue level.
- Acidosis A blood pH below 7.35 from acid excess or base loss.
- Ischemia Reduced blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissue.
- Seizure Abnormal electrical brain activity causing involuntary changes in movement or awareness.