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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