![]() ![]() ![]() Chemoreceptors for PCO2, PO2, and pH regulate ventilation. The respiratory centers in the pons and medulla control alveolar ventilation. This compensation helps to normalize the pH. In the presence of alveolar hypoventilation, 2 features commonly are seen are respiratory acidosis and hypercapnia. To compensate for the disturbance in the balance between carbon dioxide and bicarbonate (HCO3-), the kidneys begin to excrete more acid in the forms of hydrogen and ammonium and reabsorb more base in the form of bicarbonate. The primary disturbance of elevated arterial PCO2 is the decreased ratio of arterial bicarbonate to arterial PCO2, which leads to a lowering of the pH. ![]() Respiratory acidosis is a state in which there is usually a failure of ventilation and an accumulation of carbon dioxide. Summarize modalities to improve care coordination among interprofessional team members in order to improve outcomes for patients affected by respiratory acidosis.Explain the management strategies for respiratory acidosis.Review the history and physical exam findings typically seen in patients with respiratory acidosis.Identify the etiology of respiratory acidosis.This activity reviews the presentation, evaluation, and management of respiratory acidosis and stresses the role of an interprofessional team approach in the care of affected patients. The primary disturbance is an elevated arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) and a decreased ratio of arterial bicarbonate to arterial pCO2, which results in a decrease in the pH of the blood. Respiratory acidosis typically occurs due to failure of ventilation and accumulation of carbon dioxide. ![]()
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