Respiratory failure
- G1Not applicable
- G2Not applicable
- G3Not applicable
- G4Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention, intubation, or ventilatory support indicated
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by impaired gas exchange by the respiratory system resulting in hypoxia and a decrease in oxygenation of the tissues that may be associated with an increase in arterial levels of carbon dioxide.
Navigational noteConsider Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Pneumonitis.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10038695 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.