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Respiratory failure is defined as the failure of pulmonary gas exchange to maintain normal arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, classified into Type I (hypoxia with normocapnia) and Type II (hypoxia with hypercapnia). Causes include conditions like asthma, pneumonia, and COPD, while management involves maintaining the airway, treating underlying causes, and possibly mechanical ventilation. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe form of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset d
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