Respiratory Acidosis WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Acidosis is acidosis (abnormally increased acidity of the blood) due to decreased ventilation of the pulmonary alveoli, leading to elevated arterial carbon dioxide concentration (PaCO2). This condition is a clinical disturbance that is due to alveolar hypoventilation. Hypercapnia and Respiratory Acidosis occur when impairment in ventilation occurs and the removal of CO2 by the lungs is less than the production of CO2 in the tissues. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Respiratory Acidosis can be classified as Acute or Chronic.1
- Acute respiratory acidosis occurs when carbon dioxide builds up very quickly and before the kidneys can return the body to a state of balance.2
- Chronic respiratory acidosis occurs secondary to Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome such as Pickwickian Syndrome, neuromuscular disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and severe restrictive ventilatory defects.2
- Signs and symptoms of Respiratory Acidosis are difficulty in breathing, headache, restlessness, increased heart rate, and tremors. 3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Respiratory Acidosis
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 eMedicine: Respiratory Acidosis
- ↑ Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (via HealthAtoZ): Respiratory Acidosis
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- Contributor: Aimee Abellaneda
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Acidosis, Respiratory, Respiratory Acidity
- Last update: Jul. 16, 2008
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