CB41.21

Respiratory failure, unspecified, Type II

Insuficiência respiratória, não especificada, Tipo II

Definition

Type 2 respiratory failure is caused by inadequate ventilation; both oxygen and carbon dioxide are affected. Defined as the build up of carbon dioxide levels (PaCO2) that has been generated by the body.

Index Terms

Respiratory failure, unspecified, Type IIHypercapnic respiratory failure, unspecified, Type IItype 2 respiratory failure, unspecified

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