Respiratory Acidosis is an acid-base imbalance characterized by increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide and decreased
blood pH. The prognosis depends on the severity of the underlying disturbance as well as the patient’s general clinical condition. Compensatory mechanisms include (1) an increased respiratory rate; (2) hemoglobin (Hb) buffering, forming bicarbonate ions and deoxygenated Hb; and (3) increased renal ammonia acid excretions with reabsorption of bicarbonate. Acute respiratory acidosis: Associated with acute pulmonary edema, aspiration of foreign body, overdose of sedatives/barbiturate poisoning, smoke inhalation, acute laryngospasm,
hemothorax/pneumothorax, atelectasis, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS),
anesthesia/surgery, mechanical ventilators, excessive CO2 intake (e.g., use of rebreathing mask, cerebral vascular accident [CVA] therapy), Pickwickian
syndrome. Chronic respiratory acidosis: Associated with emphysema, asthma, bronchiectasis; neuromuscular disorders (such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and myasthenia gravis); botulism; spinal cord injuries. Causes
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AssessmentAssessment cues are dependent on underlying cause. ACTIVITY/REST
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Nursing DiagnosisThe following are the possible nursing diagnosis for Respiratory Acidosis:
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Care SettingThis condition does not occur in isolation, but rather is a complication of a broader health problem/disease or condition for which the severely compromised patient requires admission to a medical-surgical or subacute unit. Nursing Care PlansMain Article: Respiratory Acidosis Nursing Care Plan Nursing Interventions & Considerations
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What is the appropriate intervention for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome ARDS )?What is the treatment for ARDS? Treatment for ARDS typically aims to increase blood oxygen levels, provide breathing support, and treat the underlying cause of the disease. Oxygen and Ventilation. Most ARDS patients are placed on a mechanical ventilator, usually in the intensive care unit of a hospital.
What are the treatment options for ARDS?How Is ARDS Treated?. Ventilator support. All patients with ARDS will require extra oxygen. ... . Prone positioning. ARDS patients are typically in bed on their back. ... . Sedation and medications to prevent movement. ... . Fluid management. ... . Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) ... . For More Information:. What assessments should be performed for a patient with ARDS?Tests for acute respiratory distress syndrome can include imaging, blood tests, analyzing sputum (the mixture of saliva and mucous that is coughed up) identify possible sources of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Chest X-rays show images of organs, tissues and bones in the chest area.
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