References: 1. Acute hypoxemic respiratory failure MKSAP 16
- RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS : 2/2 Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure – ventilator defect (airway narrowing eg. COPD exacerbation) or respiratory depression (Opiod overdose, Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy) – Awake and alert - on BiPAP – improving / worsening à Rx:
a. Breathing Rx Q4-6 H |
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