Respiratory Acidosis

Question 1

What is Respiratory Acidosis?

Answer 1

• Lungs can’t remove enough CO2

- Causes PH of the blood & bodily fluids to decrease, making them more acidic

Question 2

What is the cause of Respiratory Acidosis?

Answer 2

• Airway obstruction (due to asthma&COPD)

- Hypoventilation

Question 3

What are some symptoms of Respiratory Acidosis?

Answer 3

• SOB
• Lethargy
• Fatigue
• Delirium
• Coma
• Tremor

Question 4

What is the treatment of Respiratory Acidosis?

Answer 4

• Bronchodilators
• Corticosteroids
• CPAP or BIPAP
• Oxygen (if CO2 is low)