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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)
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