Page 28 - Respiratory Failure

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Diagnosis

2. Physical Examination

• Abnormal breathing sounds, such as crackling

• Tachycardia

• Difficulty breathing, such as using accessories muscles

• Skin or lips cyanosis, which can signal a low blood oxygen level

• Swelling or other signs of extra fluid, which may be linked to heart or kidney problems

• High blood pressure

• Low oxygen levels