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'''Respiratory failure''' is a [[medical condition]] which affects [[respiration]] It leads to the [[Alveolus|Alevoli]] in the [[lung]] not getting enough [[oxygen]]. As a consequence of this, [[gas exchange]] in the [[blood]] is hampered. Respiratory failure is a direct threat to the life of the person affected. For this reason, it is a [[medical emergency]]. Emergency treatment of respiratory faliure is very similar to that of [[cardiopulmonary resuscitation]].

'''Respiratory failure''' is a [[medical condition]] which affects [[respiration]]. It means the [[Alveolus|alveoli]] in the [[lung]] are not getting enough [[oxygen]]. Because of this, [[gas exchange]] in the [[blood]] is reduced. Respiratory failure will lead to a person's death. For this reason, it is a [[medical emergency]]. Emergency treatment of respiratory failure is very similar to that of [[cardiopulmonary resuscitation]].

==Classification==

==Classification==

Respiratory failure has been classified according to its cause:

Respiratory failure has been classified by its cause:

* In'' obstructive respiratory failure'', there is a mechanical problem that blocks or tightens the passage of the air. Examples of conditions that can produce this include [[Asthma]] and [[Cystic fibrosis]].  

* In'' obstructive respiratory failure'', there is a mechanical problem that blocks or tightens the passage of the air. Examples of conditions that can produce this include [[Asthma]] and [[Cystic fibrosis]].  

* In ''restrictive respiratory failure'', the volume of the Human rib cage is reduced. An example for this is [[Scoliosis]].

* In ''restrictive respiratory failure'', the volume of the person's rib cage is reduced. An example for this is [[Scoliosis]].

* In ''traumatic respiratory failure'', the air that is breathed takes the [[Airway management|wrong route]]. Examples are [[Pneumothorax]] and [[Hemothorax]].

* In ''traumatic respiratory failure'', the air that is breathed takes the [[Airway management|wrong route]]. Examples are [[Pneumothorax]] and [[Hemothorax]].

In addition, respiratory failure can be classified accoding to the speed at which it devleops:

Also, respiratory failure can be classified by the speed at which it happens:

* ''Chronic respiratory failure'' develops at slow speed

* ''Chronic respiratory failure'' develops at slow speed over time.

* ''Acute respiratory failure'' develops rapidly

* ''Acute respiratory failure'' develops rapidly

[[Category:Medical emergencies]]

[[Category:Medical emergencies]]

[[Category:Respiratory system]]

[[Category:Respiratory system]]