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Acid-base Imbalances
Respiratory Acidosis
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Respiratory Acidosis
Carbonic Acid
Excess
Respiratory Acidosis
It is caused by failure of the respiratory system to remove carbon dioxide from the body fluid as it is produced in the tissues.
Respiratory Acidosis
Disorders that lead to
hypoventilation
result to retention of carbon dioxide.
Respiratory Acidosis
#1 sign and symptom -
mental status
changes