Respiratory failure requiring assisted ventilation
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A state of respiratory distress that requires a life saving intervention in the form of gaining airway access and instituting positive pressure ventilation. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7440-8864 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28620428 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18710593 ]
Synonyms: Respiratory distress requiring endotracheal intubation Respiratory distress requiring mechanical ventilation Respiratory distress necessitating mechanical ventilation