Respiratory Acidosis Flashcards
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Respiratory Acidosis
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Causes (2dry to Hypoventilation i.e. Decreased respiratory drive)
- COPD
- Decompensation in other respiratory conditions e.g. life threatening asthma, pulmonary oedema
- Sedative drugs - Benzodiazepines, Opiate OD
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Methaemoglobinaemia
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Causes a mixed respiratory and metabolic acidosis
In smokers, often mistaken for T2 Resp Failure - DANGEROUS! As decreasing FiO2 re concern for retention = life threatening
3
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TCA OD
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Causes MIXED metabolic AND respiratory acidosis
