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Aetiology of type 1 respiratory failure

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Type 1 respiratory failure may occur in

  • diseases that damage lung tissue
  • conditions where there is a V/Q mismatch
  • conditions where there is hypoxaemia due to right to left shunts

It may be acute or chronic.


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