Condition
Hypoventilation
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 22 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Hypoventilation is breathing that is not adequate to meet the needs of the body (too shallow or too slow), or reduced lung function.
- Hypoventilation results in inadequate oxygenation of and a rise in the carbon dioxide level in the blood.
Definition
Hypoventilation is breathing that is not adequate to meet the needs of the body (too shallow or too slow), or reduced lung function. Hypoventilation results in inadequate oxygenation of and a rise in the carbon dioxide level in the blood.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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