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Crit Care Nurs Q
; 39(2): 85-93, 2016.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26919670
RESUMO
Respiratory failure is a condition in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients admitted to intensive care units. It is a result of either lung failure, resulting in hypoxemia, or pump failure, resulting in alveolar hypoventilation and hypercapnia. This article covers the basic lung anatomy, pathophysiology, and classification of respiratory failure.