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Graded A+
•Rapidly developing respiratory failure
• Results from fluid accumulation in the alveoli due to a systemic or pulmonary
event that is not cardiac in origin
• Causes: shock, burns, aspiration, and smoke inhalation acute hypoxemia
• Complications: respiratory and metabolic acidosis; pulmonary
fibrosis; pneumothorax; bacterial infections; decreased lung function,
muscle wasting; memory, cognitive, and emotional issues; and
death
Acute Bronchitis
,Emphysema Manifestations and Treatment
, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
acidosis
alkalo
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respira
tory
metab
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Stabilize the patient
Arterial blood gas (ABG)
, Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)
nonmodifiable risk factors
widespread simultaneous bleeding and clotting
Disseminated intravascular coagulation DIC
Community-acquired pneumonia