Type 1 Respiratory Failure

Question 1

what is type 1 respiratory failure

Answer 1

low o2, normal CO2 (hypoxic normocapneia)

PaO2 <8 kPa; PaCO2 Normal

Question 2

causes of type 1 respiratory failure

Answer 2

This is due to a ventilation- perfusion (V/Q) mismatch. The volume of air passing in and out of the lungs is comparatively smaller than the volume of blood perfusing the lungs.

associated with damage to lung tissue which prevents adequate oxygenation of the blood.

Question 3

what diseases/ conditions may cause type 1 respiratory failure

Answer 3

asthma

congestive heart failure

pulmonary embolism

pneumonia

pneumothorax

Question 4

treatment of type 1 respiratory failure

Answer 4

mechanical ventilation, oxygen