| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Moreover, in contrast to acute severe asthma, a patient with type II respiratory failure due to COPD may not be overtly distressed despite being critically ill with severe hypoxaemia, hypercapnia and acidaemia. page 506page 507In the initial assessment it is important to evaluate the patient's conscious level and his or her ability to respond to commands, particularly the ability to cough effectiv
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