Overoxygenate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overoxygenate is a verb meaning To oxygenate excessively, that is, to give (a patient) too much oxygen therapy.
Meaning
To oxygenate excessively, that is, to give (a patient) too much oxygen therapy.
Example Sentences
If an attempt is made to use a low-flow oxygen device when a patient is in a labile period, the respiratory therapist will be unable to accurately adjust the oxygen flow to compensate for rapid changes in breathing pattern and may either overoxygenate or underoxygenate the patient.
Word Forms
- overoxygenates
- overoxygenating
- overoxygenated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperoxygenate, overaerate, overventilate, hyperoxidize, overdose, overtreat.
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