respiratory compromise
[/ˌrespərətɔːri kəmˈpromaɪz/]
nounpl: respiratory compromises
comprometimento respiratório
1. A condition in which the respiratory system is unable to adequately deliver oxygen to the body or remove carbon dioxide, resulting in impaired breathing function
The patient experienced respiratory compromise after the surgery and required immediate intubation.
O paciente apresentou comprometimento respiratório após a cirurgia e necessitou de intubação imediata.
2. A medical emergency characterized by difficulty breathing, reduced oxygen saturation, or inadequate ventilation
Signs of respiratory compromise include shortness of breath, cyanosis, and altered mental status.
Os sinais de comprometimento respiratório incluem falta de ar, cianose e alteração do estado mental.
This is a technical medical term primarily used in clinical and hospital settings. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in emergency departments (pronto-socorros) and intensive care units (UTIs). The term reflects the critical nature of breathing problems in medical contexts and is used by healthcare professionals across both Brazil and the United States with consistent meaning.
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