09 Respiratory Disorders

Respiratory alkalosis

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  • all caused by hyperventilation

  • pain from surgery/trauma

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  • salicylates block lipolysis

  • hyperventilating from acidosis

Respiratory acidosis

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  • PNA: pneumonia

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  • for pts with change in mental status, consider high CO2

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