Perruchoud A
Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1979 Oct 20;109(40):1498-502.
The definition, causes and some pathophysiological aspects of acute respiratory failure are discussed and a systematic clinical workup for these patients is proposed. The clinical and functional parameters for intubation and artifical ventilation are described. Finally, some special problems of therapy in some diseases leading to acute respiratory failure are mentioned. The basic disease not only indicates the criteria for intubation but also determines modifications in ventilatory support.
本文讨论了急性呼吸衰竭的定义、病因及一些病理生理方面，并提出了针对这些患者的系统临床检查方法。描述了插管和人工通气的临床及功能参数。最后，提及了导致急性呼吸衰竭的某些疾病治疗中的一些特殊问题。基础疾病不仅决定了插管标准，还决定了通气支持的调整。
