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Defining and diagnosing acute respiratory failure

by Trey La Charité, MD

On the surface, defining acute respiratory failure seems to be a relatively straightforward task. However,  many providers find it difficult to arrive at this diagnosis without repeated queries from the CDI  specialist. The discussion and examples that follow, while not intended to be a comprehensive review of human physiology or pathology, should serve as a starting point for your educational efforts.

 

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