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Pathophysiology and Classification of Respiratory Failure

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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

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English

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LITERATURE

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Respiratory system

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Crit Care Nurs Q Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 85–93

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