Critical Care Flashcards by Rassa Kapite | Brainscape

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What is critical care?

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Oragn system support (divided into levels)

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Whta are the levels of critical care?

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Level 1: ward-based care
Level 2: HDU (high dependency unit) offer single organ support (CVS/RESP)
Level 3: Intensive care (multiple organ system support)

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What is respiratory failure?

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Type 1: Oxygenation failure
Type 2: Oxygenation + ventilation failure

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