Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro that emphasizes the role of distressing memories in some mental health disorders, particularly posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is an evidence-based therapy used to help with the symptoms of PTSD.
Hypoxia and hypoxemia facts. 1  Hypoxia is a condition or state in which the supply of oxygen is insufficient for normal life functions; hypoxemia is a condition or state where there is a low arterial oxygen supply â in some publications these terms are used interchangeably.
Hypoxemia, or low blood oxygen, describes a lower than normal level of oxygen in your blood. In order to function properly, your body needs a certain level of oxygen circulating in the blood to cells and tissues.hen this level of oxygen falls below a certain amount, hypoxemia occurs and you may experience shortness of breath. Your doctor determines whether you have hypoxemia by measuring your blood oxygen level â the amount of oxygen traveling in your arteries.