A man with progressive type II respiratory failure

Abstract

How do you interpret arterial blood gasses? How would you investigate patients presenting in type II respiratory failure? How useful is the chest radiograph and how would you interpret the images here? How do you investigate respiratory muscle weakness? The patient is clinically deteriorating—how would you make the correct diagnosis? In this case from the Royal Brompton Hospital, test your diagnostic and management skills informed and guided by a multidisciplinary team.