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Respiratory compromise
| Respiratory compromise | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pulmonology |
Respiratory compromise describes a deterioration in respiratory function with a high likelihood of rapid progression to respiratory failure and death.[1] Respiratory failure occurs when inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system occurs, with a low oxygen level or a high carbon dioxide level.
- ^ Morris, T. A; Gay, P. C; MacIntyre, N. R; Hess, D. R; Hanneman, S. K; Lamberti, J. P; Doherty, D. E; Chang, L; Seckel, M. A (2017). "Respiratory Compromise as a New Paradigm for the Care of Vulnerable Hospitalized Patients". Respiratory Care. 62 (4): 497–512. doi:10.4187/respcare.05021. PMID 28341777.
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