Prolonged post-hyperventilation apnea in two young adults with hyperventilation syndrome

Conclusion:
These cases show that some patients with HVS develop prolonged PHA or severe hypoxia, which has been shown to lead to death in some cases. Proper treatment must be given to patients with HVS who develop PHA to protect against this possibility. If prolonged PHA or severe hypoxemia arises, respiratory assistance using a bag mask must be done immediately.

Source: BioPsychiSocial Medicine - April 17, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Takao MunemotoAkinori MasudaNobuatsu NagaiMuneki TanakaSoejima Yuji Source Type: research