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)