Oxygen therapy

2. low SPO2
5. _____therapy benefits, reduction of dead space and dynamic, positive airway pressure, both of which can increase alveolar ventilation.
8. _____failure is a syndrome in which the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions
9. difficulty of breathing or shortness of breath
11. hypoxemic respiratory failure

1. high CO2 level
3. high respiratory rate
4. hypercapneic respiratory failure
6. the ____ delivered to the patient is dependent upon the relative flow rates of oxygen and air and is displayed by the AIRVO unit.
7. slow breathing rate
10. in patients with COPD or CO2 retention, high _______ concentrations can result in worsening hypercapnia and reduced conscious state.