What Is Respiratory Acidosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Causes of Acute Respiratory Acidosis
One of the potential causes for acute respiratory acidosis is a cardiac arrest, which itself is a condition where the heart suddenly stops pumping. When this happens, the cardiovascular system will no longer be working as usual, and CO2 levels in the body can begin to rise rapidly. A cardiac arrest in itself can be fatal.
Other potential causes include lung problems such as pneumonia and asthma. Conditions that can have an impact on the patient’s rate of breathing can also be an underlying cause. A blockage of the airways can result in the condition, as can a problem with the muscles that affect breathing. An overdose of sedatives is the cause in some cases.
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