Methemoglobinemia is a rare condition where red blood cells can't carry oxygen well. Symptoms can be mild to severe, and treatments include methylene blue and vitamin C infusions. Congenital and ...

We present a case of an elderly female with a complex medical history who presented with unexplained hypoxia and cyanosis. Despite an extensive workup, including imaging and laboratory investigations, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Racial biases persist in the use of pulse oximetry devices for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) requiring very high levels of oxygen support, a ...

An ABG test checks how well your lungs and kidneys work by measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood. This test helps doctors know if your body has an acid-base balance issue and if treatment ...