Respiratory acidosis Q. 1 Respiratory acidosis is caused by all except: September 2007 A Chronic bronchitis B COPD C Pulmonary hypertension D Interstitial lung disease Q. 1 Respiratory acidosis is caused by all except: September 2007 A Chronic bronchitis B COPD C Pulmonary hypertension D Interstitial lung disease Ans. C Explanation: Ans. C: Pulmonary hypertension […]
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RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS Respiratory acidosis CO2 accumulation from reduced in respiratory rate, respiratory volume (hypoventilation) with compensatory elevated in HCO3–. pH is low in the blood. Respiratory acidosis- pH- <7.4 Primary change- Pco2 >40mm Hg Compensatory response- HCO3– > 24 mEq/ L Etiology– Clinical features- Acute respiratory acidosis- anxiety, dyspnea, confusion, psychosis, hallucinations &
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