Sepsis and septic shock are each commonly accompanied by acute respiratory failure and the need for invasive as well as non-invasive ventilation throughout a patient's intensive care unit course. We explore the underpinnings of acute respiratory failure of pulmonary as well as non-pulmonary origin in the context of invasive and non-invasive management approaches. Both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic adjuncts to ventilatory and oxygenation support are highlighted as well. Finally, rescue modalities are positioned within the intensivist's armamentarium for global care of support of the critically ill or injured patient with sepsis or septic shock.
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