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This document defines and differentiates between two types of respiratory failure: 1) Hypoxemic respiratory failure (Type I) is caused by factors like ventilation/perfusion mismatching, shunting, or low inspired oxygen levels, resulting in low arterial oxygen levels (PaO2 < 60 mm Hg). 2) Hypercapnic respiratory failure (Type II) is caused by factors that impair the removal of carbon dioxide from tissues, resulting in high arterial carbon dioxide levels (PaCO2 > 50 mm Hg). 3) Many patients in acute respi

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