title: "Respiratory Failure: Type 1 & Type 2"
Respiratory Failure: Type 1 & Type 2
Key Facts
The A-a gradient = PAO₂ - PaO₂, where PAO₂ = FiO₂(Patm - PH₂O) - PaCO₂/0.8
Overview
This article covers Type 1 vs Type 2, ABG interpretation, Causes.
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Type 1 vs Type 2
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ABG interpretation
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Causes
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Sources
- CC Bible p.150-155
Related Topics
See also: Oxygen Therapy, Mechanical Ventilation Basics, COPD Exacerbation