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Central respiratory failure
Central respiratory failure
Disease overview
Central respiratory failure refers to respiratory failure caused by direct or secondary damage to the respiratory center (medulla oblongata, pons, and thalamus), or by spinal cord diseases leading to...
Detailed description
Central respiratory failure refers to respiratory failure caused by direct or secondary damage to the respiratory center (medulla oblongata, pons, and thalamus), or by spinal cord diseases leading to damage to spinal motor neurons.
It is mainly characterized by changes in respiratory rate, irregular respiratory rhythm, and disturbance of consciousness.
Disease information
Disease name
Central respiratory failure
English name
Central respiratory failure
Category
Other Departments
Subcategory
Intensive Care Unit
Related departments
Intensive Care Unit
24
Related hospitals
14
Related doctors