Respiratory failure Archives

Respiratory failure

Caring for patients in respiratory failure

November 10, 2014

Respiratory failure is one of the most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and a common comorbidity in patients admitted for acute care. What’s…

Respiratory failure from a myasthenic crisis

September 3, 2014

Nina Robbins, age 36, is admitted to the medical unit with pyelonephritis. She states she has had a fever above 102° F, back pain, vomiting, and painful urination…

Study: Water pipe just as bad for you as cigarette smoking

August 11, 2012

A study in Respirology has found that the negative effects of water pipe (such as Hookah) smoking on pulmonary function are similar to that seen in those who…

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