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Understanding

Respiratory Failure

Definition

What is respiratory Failure?

Subtopic 1

Definition

Respiratory failure is a condition in which your blood doesn't have enough oxygen or has too much carbon dioxide. Sometimes you can have both problems.

Definition

When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen. The oxygen passes into your blood, which carries it to your organs. Your organs, such as your heart and brain, need this oxygen-rich blood to work well.

What are causes respiratory failure?

Causes

Causes

Conditions

Lung diseases such as:

  • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease),
  • cystic fibrosis,
  • pneumonia,
  • pulmonary embolism

Causes

Conditions

  • Injury to the chest
  • inhalation injuries
  • Drug and alcohol overdose

Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of respiratory failure depends upon the cause of the failure .

Symptoms

  • low oxygenation
  • SOB
  • bluish lips, fingers and skin
  • arrhythmia

Manifestations

How to diagnosis respiratory failure

Diagnosis

  • medical history
  • physical exam
  • pulse oximetry
  • ABG (arterial blood gas)

What is the treatment for respiratory failure?

Treatment

  • oxygen therapy
  • tracheostomy
  • ventilator
  • medication
  • rest

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