respiratory failure Flashcards by Unknown Unknown

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type I

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hypoxemia (common)
low PaO2 normal PaCO2
cause: pneumonia

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type II

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hypercapnia
high PaCO2 normal PaO2
cause: COPD

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diagnostic tests

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pulse oximetry
ABG analysis
spirometry

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