1. Respiratory Failure

2. DEFINITION Respiratory failure is a syndrome in which respiratory system fails to perform one or both of its main functions of gas exchange i.e. – Oxygenation – Carbon dioxide elimination PaO 2 less than 60 mmHg PaCO 2 more than 50 mmHg

16. DIAGNOSIS Chest X-ray Electrocardiogram (ECG) Echocardiography Arterial blood gases

17. DIAGNOSIS Pulmonary function test/ Spirometry Bronchoscopy Complete blood count

18. TREATMENT Mechanical ventilation Emergency management includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation Treatment of underlying cause Respiratory stimulants – Doxopram Antibiotics Bronchodilators Improve cardiac functions

20. MECHANICAL VENTILATION Non-invasive – PEEP – Mask Invasive – ETT – Tracheostomy