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How do you test for hypoxia?


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Tests for hypoxia:

  1. Hypoxia is the deprivation of oxygen levels in the tissues. It is the cause of a serious health injury.
  2. Various medical tools are used to diagnose hypoxia.
  3. Pulse oximeter: To determine the oxygen level in the arteries.
  4. X-ray or CT scan: To check the chest and airways.
  5. Gas exchange test: To check the O2:CO2 value in the arteries.
  6. Walk test: To determine oxygen levels in response to a 6-minute walk.

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