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RESPIRATORY FAILURE - exist whenever the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs accommodate with the body tissue metabolic rate of the oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.

HYPOXEMIA-lack of oxygen in the blood

HYPERCAPNEA- - accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

  • cyanosis-bluish discoloration of the skin, nail beds and mucous membrane caused by reduce oxygen in the blood
  • tachycardia- abnormally rapid pulse rate, more than 1oo beats per minute
  • bradycardia-abnormally slow pulse rate, lees than 60 beats per minute
  • hypotension- low blood pressure
  • dyspnea- difficulty of breathing or labored breathing
  • restlessness
  • irritable
  • coma

PREVENTION:
  • pre-oprerative preventive measure as the administration of aerosol, intermittent positive pressure breathing
  • prequent repositioning of patient when he is in prolonged stay in bed
  • respiratory therapy: maintaining clear airway, humidity and nebulization therapy, oxygen therapy

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