Stagnant hypoxia
Definition
- A type of hypoxia that results when the oxygen-rich blood in the lungs is not moving to the tissues that need it.
References
- Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023
Stagnant hypoxia
A type of hypoxia that results when the oxygen-rich blood in the lungs is not moving to the tissues that need it.