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Respiratory failure (Causes (Obstruction, Injury, Acute respiratory…
Respiratory failure
Causes
Obstruction
Injury
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Stroke
Infection
Signs and symptoms
Dysponea
Coughing up mucous.
Wheezing.
Anxiety.
Pathophysiology
ventilation or perfusion
shunt
exacerbated by low mixed venous
increased dead space ventilation
Diagnostic procedures
chest x-ray
CT scan of chest
arterial blood gasses(ABGs) test
laboratory testing of blood and other body fluid
Treatment
bronchodilators, steroids and antibiotics
respirator or non-invasive mask respirator
oxygen therapy
non-invasive positive pressure ventilation
Nursing intervention
maintain patent airway
obtain and evaluate labs(ABGs)
provide supplementary oxygen
ensure patient is in optimal position to decrease work of breathing
Definition
A syndrome in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions.