This man has type 2 respiratory failure (hypercapnia).
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The question is identifying a specific medical condition related to respiratory failure characterized by elevated carbon dioxide levels in the blood. The query appears to be seeking information or clarification regarding type 2 respiratory failure (hypercapnia).
Answer
Type 2 respiratory failure is caused by elevated CO2 due to poor CO2 removal.
Type 2 respiratory failure, known as hypercapnic respiratory failure, occurs when the body cannot remove carbon dioxide efficiently, leading to elevated CO2 levels in the blood.
Answer for screen readers
Type 2 respiratory failure, known as hypercapnic respiratory failure, occurs when the body cannot remove carbon dioxide efficiently, leading to elevated CO2 levels in the blood.
More Information
Hypercapnia indicates an elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the blood, often seen in conditions like COPD. It can be acute or chronic, and requires medical management to correct blood pH imbalances and improve gas exchange.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing type 2 respiratory failure with type 1, which involves low oxygen levels, not CO2.
Sources
- Respiratory Failure in Adults - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Hypercapnia - Physiopedia - physio-pedia.com
- Respiratory Failure: Practice Essentials, Pathophysiology, Etiology - emedicine.medscape.com
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