Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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• Respiratory Failure
  • Causes
    • Low oxygen level (hypoxemic respiratory failure)
    • High carbon dioxide level (hypercarbic respiratory failure)
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Causes
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Prognosis

• Mechanical Ventilation
  • Alternatives
  • Complications
  • Stopping Mechanical Ventilation