Respiratory failure medical therapy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Medical Therapy

Emergency treatment follows the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Treatment of the underlying cause is required. Mechanical ventilation may be required.