Overall, the research found that the most common type of condition that contributed to brain injuries was damage caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, called hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy; this is seen mainly in full term babies. (sciencedaily.com)
Once it has progressed to the severe level your veterinarian will be able to hear abnormal lung sounds, your pet will retain fluids and can actually lose consciousness from lack of oxygen to the brain. (mcleanvet.com)
This suggests that it is not only the cardiac arrest and the consequent lack of oxygen to the brain that is the cause of the patients» difficulties. (sciencedaily.com)