Respiratory arrest

Respiratory arrest is the cessation of the normal tidal flow of the lungs due to paralysis of the diaphragm, collapse of the lung or any number of respiratory failures. It is a medical emergency and it usually is related to or coincides with a cardiac arrest. Respiratory arrest is first treated with Artificial respiration until the patient is revived or advanced life care arrives.

Related Topics:
Lung - Diaphragm - Medical emergency - Cardiac arrest - Artificial respiration

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