Type 2 respiratory failure is caused by inadequate ventilation; both oxygen and carbon dioxide are affected. Defined as the build up of carbon dioxide levels (PaCO2) that has been generated by the body.
Also indexed as
Hypercapnic respiratory failure, Type II unspecifiedHypercapnic respiratory failure, unspecifiedRespiratory failure, unspecified, Type IIhypercarbic respiratory failuretype 2 respiratory failure, unspecified
Nearby in Respiratory failure, unspecified as acute or chronic