• Alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles – Increased oxygen and ATP use • 250% increase in ATP; cerebral oxygen consumption up 60% • If severe = secondary hypoxia, acidosis (lactic acid) *Progressive brain injury and destruction
• Alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles – Increased oxygen and ATP use • 250% increase in ATP; cerebral oxygen consumption up 60% • If severe = secondary hypoxia, acidosis (lactic acid) *Progressive brain injury and destruction