What Is Acute Respiratory Failure?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Symptoms
It makes sense that the main symptoms of acute respiratory failure would be difficulty breathing. The patient might be breathing more rapidly than usual and they might have difficulty breathing altogether. The lack of oxygen can also lead to the patient becoming confused and restless.
The patient’s heart can also begin to beat faster than it usually would, and they can also begin to sweat excessively. It can also lead to a loss of consciousness, which should of course be taken very seriously indeed. Oxygen is often required to help the patient breathe and a ventilator will be necessary in some cases. This will help the patient while the underlying cause is being addressed where possible.
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