insuficiencia respiratoria aguda

insuficiencia respiratoria aguda

Inability of the lungs to perform their basic task - gas exchange. Lungs transfer oxygen from inhaled air into the blood and carbon dioxide from the blood into exhaled air. Many different medical conditions can lead to respiratory failure.

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