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Hypoxic Brain Injury

Myriam Lacerte  1 , Angela Hays Shapshak  2 , Fassil B. Mesfin  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Hypoxic Brain Injury

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The brain consumes much energy compared to its weight and size. It is highly metabolically active and exquisitely sensitive to hypoxia and hypoperfusion. Cellular injury can begin within minutes, and permanent brain injury follows if prompt intervention does not occur. Therefore, it is critical to understand the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and management options.

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Disclosure: Myriam Lacerte declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Angela Hays Shapshak declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Fassil Mesfin declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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