Respiratory acidosis Flashcards
1
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Respiratory acidosis
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low pH < 7.35, hypercapnia ( >45), and a compensatory increase in HCO3-
2
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Airway obstruction
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choking
asthma
aspiration
3
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Reduced stimulus for respiration from CNS
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Drug overdose
Sleep apnea
CNS infections
Trauma
4
Q
Faulire of heart or lungs
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PE
Cardiac arrest
5
Q
Neuromuscular defects
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ALS
Guillian-Barre
6
Q
Mechanical ventilation
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may just have to adjust
7
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Symptoms
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Respiratory: dyspnea
CNS: HA, drowsiness, confusion, coma, seizure
CV: Tachycardia, arrhythmia’s, and/or hypotension
8
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Treatment
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Correct underlying cause
Mechanical ventilation or oxygen
Use caution with O2 for COPD patients
Avoid rapid correction
May need to use bicarb if pH < 7.15
