Insuficiencia respiratoria aguda

Abstract

Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is the inability of the respiratory system to perform its function of oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange; its onset occurs in a short period of time. It is a potentially fatal disease that requires rapid identification and intervention by emergency department physicians. The most important symptom is dyspnea. There are many causes that can trigger it. Treatment of ARF is based on correcting oxygenation and ventilation and treating the triggering cause.