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term commonly used to indicate decrease in oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. Desquamative Interstitial Pneumonitis (DIP) - thought by some to be an early stage of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. This type of interstitial pneumonia occurs in current or past smokers [VHosp]
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| desaturation |
a process by which the blood is not carrying as much oxygen as it optimally could
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| desaturation |
A drop in oxygen levels due to apnea, obstruction or other medical conditions.
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| desaturation |
When the oxygen level drops below the desired level.
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