Q7. (RESP. FAILURE)

Which one of the following is an example of Type-IV respiratory failure?

(a) Bronchial asthma
(b) Pulmonary embolism
(c) COPD
(d) Shock

ANS- (d) Shock

 

Type 1 Resp failure:

1. Pulmonary edema
2. Pneumonia
3. Alveolar hemorrhage
4. Acute asthma

 

Type 2 Resp failure:

1. Severe COPD
2. Acute severe asthma
3. Opioid overdose
4. Myasthenia gravis

 

Type 3 Resp failure: Peroperative Resp failure. after major surgery

Type 4 Resp failure: Hypoperfusion of Resp. muscles. In shock & anemia.