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Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
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Commonalityis rare
Plain English overview
In simple terms
What this page is about
Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure is listed in the Everyone Healthy condition library. This simple overview is generated from the existing EH database links because the original full article for this condition is not yet available.
Common linked signs and symptoms
The EH database links this condition with signs or symptoms such as Behaviour: Restlessness, Breath Shortness (Dyspnoea), Breathing Rapid Hyperventilation (Tachypnea), Heart Rate Irregular (Arrhythmia), Mind: Anxiety, Skin Bluish Coloration (Cyanosis), and Sweating (Perspiring).
Tests doctors may consider
Tests or investigations linked in the EH database include 2,3 Diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) Concentration, Blood pH Test, Blood Tests, enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Test, and Euglobulin Lysis Time (Fibrinolysis Time).
Treatment depends on the person
The EH database links this condition with supportive options such as Ventilatory Support. Treatment choices should always be discussed with a qualified health professional, because the best approach depends on the cause, severity, age, other conditions, medicines, and test results.
This overview does not replace the original article and does not diagnose, treat, or recommend medication. It is a simple guide built from the existing Everyone Healthy database links.
Linked signs and symptoms
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Linked drugs / medications
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Treatments, therapies and supportive options
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Medical therapy
1Linked diagnostic tests and investigations
15These are pulled from both EH diagnostic-test link tables, including the older large test-link table.
- 2,3 Diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) Concentration
- Blood pH Test
- Blood Tests
- enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Test
- Euglobulin Lysis Time (Fibrinolysis Time)
- Fibrin Degradation Products (FDPs, Fibrin Split Products, FSPs, Fibrin Breakdown Products, Fbps)
- Fibrin Monomers Test
- Functional Residual Capacity
- Lactic Acid Concentration
- Lupus Anticoagulant Test
- Methemoglobulin Concentration
- Oxygen Saturation Test (Arterial Blood, SaO2)
- Partial Pressure of Arterial Carbon Dioxide (PCO2, PaCO2)
- Partial Pressure of Oxygen (PO2)
- Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count
Biological markers/agents
12This visual map shows biological markers/agents reported as increased or decreased with this condition. These are educational relationships only; test results must be interpreted by a qualified clinician because ranges vary by lab, method, age, sex and clinical context.
Often increased
6- 2,3 Diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG)Reference range exampleAdult ( > 16y): 10.5–14 µmol/gLinked diagnostic tests2, 3 Diphosphoglycerate (2
- Fibrin MonomersReference range example0–10,000 µg/LLinked diagnostic testsFibrin Monomers Test
- Fibrin Split ProductsReference range exampleAll: 0–1 mg/dLLinked diagnostic testsFibrin Degradation Products (FDPs, Fibrin Split Products
- Lactic Acid (Venous Blood)Reference range exampleAll: 0.5–2.2 mEq/LLinked diagnostic testsLactic Acid Concentration
- MethemoglobulinReference range exampleAdult ( > 16y): 0.35–1.4 %Linked diagnostic testsMethemoglobulin Concentration
- Red Blood Cells (RBC)Reference range exampleAdult ( > 16y), Female: 3.6–5 106/mm3; Adult ( > 16y), Male: 4.2–5.4 106/mm3Linked diagnostic testsRed Blood Cell (RBC) Count
Often decreased
6- Blood pHReference range exampleAll: 7.35–7.45Linked diagnostic testsBlood pH Test
- Functional Residual CapacityReference range exampleAdult ( > 16y): 2,500–3,600 mLLinked diagnostic testsFunctional Residual Capacity
- Oxygen Saturation (Arterial Blood, SaO2)Reference range exampleChild (0 - 16y): 95–100 %; Newborn (0 - 1month): 40–90 %Linked diagnostic testsOxygen Saturation Test (Arterial Blood, SaO2)
- Partial Pressure of Arterial Carbon Dioxide (PaCO2)Reference range exampleAll: 35–45 mm HgLinked diagnostic testsPartial Pressure of Arterial Carbon Dioxide (PCO2, PaCO2)
- Partial Pressure of Arterial Oxygen (PaO2)Reference range exampleChild (0 - 16y): 80–100 mm Hg; Newborn (0 - 1month): 60–70 mm HgLinked diagnostic testsPartial Pressure of Oxygen (PO2)
- Plasma Clot Lysis TimeReference range exampleAll: 120–600 MinutesLinked diagnostic testsEuglobulin Lysis Time (Fibrinolysis Time)
Introduction / full article
Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
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