respiratory failure Flashcards
1
Q
T1RF
A
hypoxemic - low oxygen normal co2
2
Q
examples of T1RF
A
cardiongeninc/ non CD pulmonary oedema
acute respiratory distress syndrome
covid
severe pneumonia
3
Q
T2RF
A
hypercapnic - high co2 and usuallu low o2
4
Q
causes of hypercapnia
A
COPD
poor VQ matching
sputum retention
pump failure
lung hyperinflation
co2 retention
chest wall defomoritis, resp muscle weakness (GBS)
