Respiratory failure - READ ABOUT IT Flashcards

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what is the classifications of respiratory failure ?

A

acute respiratory failure

chronic respiratory failure

severity
hypoxemic
hypercapnia

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what is hypoxemic respirator failure ?

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when the partial pressure of oxygen is less than 60mmhg

with a normal or decrease paCO2 = normal or high PH

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