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Despite being a common occurrence in intensive care units, acute hypoxemic respiratory failure requires quick decision-making ...

Premature babies often need help breathing as their lungs are not fully developed. Nasal breathing support (through the nose) helps premature babies breathe without the need for breathing tubes in the ...

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The QoL ratings were similar across ages in individuals on non-invasive support for chronic respiratory failure, though flare ...

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a coverage policy for at-home ventilation for patients with chronic respiratory failure. The amended policy also establishes a series of ...

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of acute respiratory failure, Vatican sources confirmed Monday. The Argentine-born Pontiff has now been hospitalized for 18 days at Rome's Gemelli clinic, where ...

A 52-year-old man was evaluated in a hospital in Argentina for fever and hypoxemic respiratory failure. Imaging showed pulmonary opacities, and the hematocrit was 56.9%. A diagnosis was made.

Topic: respiratory failure Healthy man goes camping—lands in ICU for 40 days with respiratory failure The man was in Argentina when he fell ill, but such cases occur in the US, too.

Respiratory failure is a serious condition where the body doesn't get enough oxygen. Learn about the types, causes, symptoms, and treatments of acute and chronic respiratory failure.