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What is the main cause of alveolar flooding in Type I acute hypoxemic respiratory failure?
What is the main cause of alveolar flooding in Type I acute hypoxemic respiratory failure?
- Fluid overload
- Lung injury
- Pulmonary edema (correct)
- Alveolar hemorrhage
How is ARDS-related pulmonary edema categorized?
How is ARDS-related pulmonary edema categorized?
- High-pressure pulmonary edema
- Interstitial pulmonary edema
- Low-pressure pulmonary edema (correct)
- Obstructive pulmonary edema
What defines Type I respiratory failure?
What defines Type I respiratory failure?
- Fluid overload
- Normal chest imaging
- Presence of cardiac failure
- Acute onset of bilateral opacities on chest imaging (correct)
In which clinical setting does Type I respiratory failure commonly occur?
In which clinical setting does Type I respiratory failure commonly occur?
What is a common requirement for Type I respiratory failure management?
What is a common requirement for Type I respiratory failure management?