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Acute Respiratory Failure Pa Tho Physiology PDF
Acute Respiratory Failure Pa Tho Physiology PDF
XI. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Medical Diagnosis
Acute Respiratory Failure secondary to COPD in Acute Exacerbations and Community Acquired Pneumonia- high-
risk
Definition
ARF is a common life threatening process with myriad causes. It is characterized by failure of oxygenation, or
ventilation, or both.
Precipitating
Schematic Diagram History of cigarette smoking
(starts at 17y.o & stops at
age 41y.o, 1pack/day)
Predisposing Occupational exposure
Age- 71 years old (missionary at Saudi Arabia
Hereditary- Asthma for 10 years now)
Low Immune System
Medication:
Amiodarone (codarone)
200mg 1tab OD NGT
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Legend :
- Pathophysiology
- Interventions