Hypoxia (Type I Respiratory Failure)

Suggested approach and Clinical Pearls

• Treat the patient with oxygen and/or PEEP whilst determining and treating the cause
• Determine the cause through
  • Clinical examination
  • Review of notes with treating team
  • ABG, ECG, CXR
• Consider oxygen delivery systems
  • Nasal Prongs, Hudson Mask, Humidified Nasal Prongs via Fixed flow devices, Non-rebreathers
• Consider application of PEEP
  • Bag Mask Valve (BMV) with PEEP valve, CPAP mask, NIV (EPAP setting)