Author/Editor		Vidovič, Dušanka; Ovčariček, Tanja
Title		Diagnostični postopki in zdravljenje dihalnega popuščanja
Translated title		Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory failure
Type		članek
Source		In: Hojs R, Krajnc I, Pahor A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj in praktikum 18. srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine Iz prakse za prakso z mednarodno udeležbo; 2007 jun 1-2; Maribor. Maribor: Univerzitetni klinični center,
Publication year		2007
Volume		str. 145-55
Language		slo
Abstract		Respiratory failure is a syndrome in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange: oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination. Futhermore respiratory failure may be acute or chronic. While acute respiratory failure is charasterized by life-threatening derangements in arterial blood gasses and acid-base status, the manifestation of chronic respiratory failure is less dramatic and may be less apparent. This emphasizes the importance of measuring blood gases in all patients with suspected respiratory failure. The first objective in the management of respiratory failure is to prevent tissue hypoxia. Oxygen application is important, but it could even be dangerous if the patient is not controlled. The article presents some rules to be considered regarding oxygen administration.