Hypoventilation: Difference between revisions
Created page with "Alveolar ventilation is the gas exchange within the alveoli within a certain time, often 1 minute. The normal value of tidal volume is 500 mL. Of these 500 mL approx. 350 mL reach the alveoli while 150 mL fill the dead space. When we take deep breaths the ratio between alveolar ventilation and dead space ventilation increases. When we take shallow breaths the ratio decreases. When the alveolar ventilation is insufficient compared to the requirements of the body, it's ca..." |
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Hypoventilation leads to hypercapnic respiratory failure, where there is both hypoxaemia and hypercapnia. This can be life-threatening. Respiratory failure is covered | Hypoventilation leads to hypercapnic respiratory failure, where there is both hypoxaemia and hypercapnia. This can be life-threatening. Respiratory failure is covered in its own topic. | ||
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