This process not only leads to respiratory failure due to pulmonary edema but also precipitates systemic circulatory collapse. A deeper understanding of these mechanisms is essential, as it may ...

Heart disease refers to any condition affecting the cardiovascular system. Each type of heart disease affects the heart and blood vessels in different ways. As a result, the blood supply reduces ...

type 1 respiratory failure and hyperoxaemia Definition of hypercapnia and type 2 respiratory failure Definition of acidosis (respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis) Mean (SD) PaO 2 (kPa and mmHg) ...

Introduction Identifying acute hypercapnic respiratory failure is crucial in the initial management ... Arterial samples were collected via a heparinised needle and syringe system, and venous samples ...

This section has information on health problems that can affect a person's lungs and breathing.