Acute respiratory failure is the inability of the respiratory system to maintain gas exchange and is a popular occurrence in the Intensive Care Environment.

During this episode of the podcast myself (Kahli), Sally, James and Andi talk about the definition of respiratory failure, along with the different types (Type 1 and type 2) and the common disorders that can lead to respiratory failure.

We also address the clinical assessment of respiratory failure and what is expected of the ICU nurse as well as the different treatment options there are for respiratory failure.

Below is the Cochrane review we discussed in regards to incentive spirometry in the ICU patient post cardiac surgery.

https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004466.pub3

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