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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Respiratory acidosis]] is an result of  [[imbalance]] between [[acid-base]] due to [[alveolar]] [[hypoventilation]].The normal range is 35-45 mm Hg  for PaCO<sub>2</sub>.Increase in the production of [[carbon dioxide]] due to  failure of [[ventilation]] results in sudden increase of the [[partial pressure]] of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO<sub>2</sub>) above the normal range. Alveolar hypoventilation is one of the cause to increased PaCO<sub>2</sub> which is is called [[hypercapnia]]. [[Hypercapnia]] and respiration [[acidosis]] occur while impairment in air flow happens and the elimination of [[carbon dioxide]] by the respiratory system is much less than the production of carbon dioxide in the [[tissues]].Respiratory acidosis encountered in the emergency department and [[inpatient]] patients, as well as in [[Intensive care units|intensive care unit]]<nowiki/>s and postoperative patients.
==Pathophysiology==
==Pathophysiology==
* Metabolism rapidly generates a large quantity of volatile acid (CO<sub>2</sub>) and [[nonvolatile acid]]. The metabolism of fats and carbohydrates leads to the formation of a large amount of CO<sub>2</sub>. The CO<sub>2</sub> combines with H<sub>2</sub>O to form carbonic acid (H<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>).
'''Metabolism'''
* The lungs excrete the volatile fraction through ventilation, and acid accumulation does not occur.
* [[Metabolism]] in the body [[tissues]] rapidly generates a big quantity of volatile [[Acid|acids]] which are like eg [[Carbon dioxide|carbon dioxid]]<nowiki/>e and nonvolatile acid.<ref name="pmid112625562">{{cite journal |vauthors=Epstein SK, Singh N |title=Respiratory acidosis |journal=Respir Care |volume=46 |issue=4 |pages=366–83 |year=2001 |pmid=11262556 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* The ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub> is maintained within a range of 39-41 mm Hg in normal states.
* The metabolism of [[fats]] and [[Carbohydrate|carbohydrates]] ends up in the formation of a huge quantity of [[carbon dioxide]].  
* A significant alteration in ventilation that affects elimination of CO<sub>2</sub> can cause a respiratory acid-base disorder.
* The [[carbon dioxide]] combines with water to form [[carbonic acid]] (H2CO3). The lungs excrete the unstable fraction via [[ventilation]], and generally acid accumulation does not occur.
* Respiratory acidosis is a clinical disturbance that is due to alveolar hypoventilation. Production of carbon dioxide occurs rapidly, and failure of ventilation promptly increases the level of ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>.
* A considerable alteration in [[Ventilation (physiology)|ventilation]] that affects elimination of [[carbon dioxide]] can cause a respiratory [[acid-base]] disease. The partial arterial pressure of [[carbon dioxide]] ([[PaCO2]]) is normally maintained in between 35-45 mm Hg.
* Alveolar hypoventilation leads to an increased ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub> (ie, [[hypercapnia]]). The increase in ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub> in turn decreases the HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>/''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub> and decreases pH.
'''[[Alveolar ventilation]]'''
* [[Hypercapnia]] and respiratory acidosis occur when impairment in ventilation occurs and the removal of CO<sub>2</sub> by the lungs is less than the production of CO<sub>2</sub> in the tissues.
* [[Alveolar]] air flow is under the control of the central breathing centers, which can be placed in the [[pons]] and the [[medulla]].<ref name="pmid11262556">{{cite journal |vauthors=Epstein SK, Singh N |title=Respiratory acidosis |journal=Respir Care |volume=46 |issue=4 |pages=366–83 |year=2001 |pmid=11262556 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* Central respiratory drive
* [[Ventilation (physiology)|Ventilation]] is prompted and controlled by using [[chemoreceptors]] for [[PaCO2]], partial pressure of arterial oxygen ([[PaO2]]), and [[pH]] placed inside the [[Brain stem|brainstem]], as well as by means of neural impulses from lung-stretch [[Receptor (biochemistry)|receptors]] and impulses from the [[cerebral cortex]].  
** Alveolar ventilation is under the control of the central respiratory centers, which are located in the [[pons]] and the [[medulla]].
* Failure of air flow quickly results in an increase within the [[PaCO2]].
** Ventilation is influenced and regulated by [[chemoreceptors]] for ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>, PaO<sub>2</sub>, and pH located in the brainstem,and in the [[aortic and carotid bodies]] as well as by neural impulses from lung [[stretch receptors]] and impulses from the [[cerebral cortex]]. Failure of ventilation quickly increases the ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>.
'''Physiologic compensation'''<ref name="pmid22500110">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bruno CM, Valenti M |title=Acid-base disorders in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pathophysiological review |journal=J. Biomed. Biotechnol. |volume=2012 |issue= |pages=915150 |year=2012 |pmid=22500110 |pmc=3303884 |doi=10.1155/2012/915150 |url=}}</ref><ref name="BrunoValenti20122">{{cite journal|last1=Bruno|first1=Cosimo Marcello|last2=Valenti|first2=Maria|title=Acid-Base Disorders in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pathophysiological Review|journal=Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology|volume=2012|year=2012|pages=1–8|issn=1110-7243|doi=10.1155/2012/915150}}</ref>
===Compensation in acute respiratory acidosis===
====Acute cellular compensatory stage====
* The initial response is cellular buffering that occurs over minutes to hours. Cellular buffering elevates plasma bicarbonate (HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>) only slightly, approximately 1 mEq/L for each 10-mm Hg increase in ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>.
* In acute respiratory acidosis, the acidosis can be severe and life threatening.
* Additionally, as the pCO2 increases, the partial pressure of O2 in the alveolus decreases. An inadequate oxygenation is one of the most concerning and dangerous aspects in the patients with acute respiratory acidosis.
* Starts in minutes to hours
* Less profound increase of HCO3 thus strong fall in pH


====Chronic renal compensatory stage====
'''[[Acute]] [[cellular]] compensatory stage'''
* The second step is renal compensation that occurs over 3-5 days.
* In acute [[respiratory acidosis]], the body’s [[Compensation (essay)|compensation]] happens in two steps.  
* With renal compensation, renal excretion of carbonic acid is increased and bicarbonate resorption is increased.
* The preliminary reaction is [[cellular]] buffering that takes place within minutes to hours.
* Renal compensation is profound thus there is less drop in the pH.
* Cellular buffering results in [[elevation]] of [[plasma]] [[bicarbonate]] values, but only slightly (approximately 1 mEq/L for every 10-mm Hg increase in [[PaCO2]]).
* The prognosis of patients with chronic respiratory acidosis with acute respiratory acidosis is poor.
'''Chronic renal compensatory stage'''
* Chronic respiratory acidosis is less dangerous.
* The second step occurs because of the [[renal]] [[Compensation (essay)|compensation]] that occurs within 3-5 days.<ref name="BrunoValenti2012">{{cite journal|last1=Bruno|first1=Cosimo Marcello|last2=Valenti|first2=Maria|title=Acid-Base Disorders in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pathophysiological Review|journal=Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology|volume=2012|year=2012|pages=1–8|issn=1110-7243|doi=10.1155/2012/915150}}</ref>  
* In renal compensation, plasma bicarbonate rises 3.5 mEq/L for each increase of 10 mm Hg in ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>. The expected change in serum bicarbonate concentration in respiratory acidosis can be estimated as follows:
* With [[renal]] compensation, renal [[excretion]] of [[Carbonic acid|carbonic]] acid is elevated, and [[bicarbonate]] reabsorption is accelerated.
* Acute respiratory acidosis:
** HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> increases 1 mEq/L for each 10-mm Hg rise in ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>.
** Change in pH = 0.008 X (40 - ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>)
* Chronic respiratory acidosis:
** HCO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> rises 3.5 mEq/L for each 10-mm Hg rise in ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>.
** Change in pH = 0.003 X (40 - ''Pa''CO<sub>2</sub>)


====Effect of respiratory acidosis on electrolyte====
* The predicted alternate in serum bicarbonate concentration in [[respiratory acidosis]] can be estimated as follows:
* Acidosis decreases binding of calcium to albumin and tends to increase serum ionized calcium levels.
** [[Acute]] respiration acidosis – [[Bicarbonate]] increases via 1 mEq/L for each 10-mm Hg upward push in % 2.the extreme exchange in bicarbonate is, therefore, pretty modest and is generated via the [[blood]], [[extracellular]] [[fluid]], and cellular buffering machine.
* In addition, acidemia causes an extracellular shift of potassium, but respiratory acidosis rarely causes clinically significant [[hyperkalemia]].
** [[chronic]] respiratory acidosis – [[Bicarbonate]] will increase by means of 3.5 mEq/L for every 10-mm Hg upward push in % 2. The more change in [[bicarbonate]] in chronic [[respiratory acidosis]] is accomplished by means of the [[Kidney|kidneys]]. The reaction starts soon after the onset of respiration acidosis however calls for three-five days to turn out to be whole.
** The change in [[pH]] in [[respiratory acidosis]] can be estimated with the following equations:
*** [[Acute]] [[respiratory acidosis]] – Change in pH = 0.008 × (40 – PaCO <sub>2</sub>)
*** [[Chronic]] [[respiratory acidosis]] – Change in pH = 0.003 × (40 – PaCO <sub>2</sub>)
'''Electrolytes'''<ref name="pmid19932372">{{cite journal |vauthors=Yee AH, Rabinstein AA |title=Neurologic presentations of acid-base imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities, and endocrine emergencies |journal=Neurol Clin |volume=28 |issue=1 |pages=1–16 |date=February 2010 |pmid=19932372 |doi=10.1016/j.ncl.2009.09.002 |url=}}</ref>
* [[Respiratory acidosis]] does no longer have a outstanding effect on [[serum]] [[electrolyte]] levels.
* Some small results arise in [[calcium]] and [[Potassium-aggravated myotonia|potassium]] levels.
* [[Acidosis]] decreases binding of [[calcium]] to [[albumin]] and has a tendency to increase serum [[Ionization|ionized]] [[calcium]] levels.  
* Similarly, [[acidemia]] causes an [[extracellular]] shift of [[potassium]].
* Respiratory acidosis, but, rarely causes clinically significant [[hyperkalemia]].
==References==
==References==
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Overview

Respiratory acidosis is an result of imbalance between acid-base due to alveolar hypoventilation.The normal range is 35-45 mm Hg for PaCO2.Increase in the production of carbon dioxide due to  failure of ventilation results in sudden increase of the partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) above the normal range. Alveolar hypoventilation is one of the cause to increased PaCO2 which is is called hypercapnia. Hypercapnia and respiration acidosis occur while impairment in air flow happens and the elimination of carbon dioxide by the respiratory system is much less than the production of carbon dioxide in the tissues.Respiratory acidosis encountered in the emergency department and inpatient patients, as well as in intensive care units and postoperative patients.

Pathophysiology

Metabolism

Alveolar ventilation

Physiologic compensation[3][4]

Acute cellular compensatory stage

Chronic renal compensatory stage

  • The predicted alternate in serum bicarbonate concentration in respiratory acidosis can be estimated as follows:

Electrolytes[6]

References

  1. Epstein SK, Singh N (2001). "Respiratory acidosis". Respir Care. 46 (4): 366–83. PMID 11262556.
  2. Epstein SK, Singh N (2001). "Respiratory acidosis". Respir Care. 46 (4): 366–83. PMID 11262556.
  3. Bruno CM, Valenti M (2012). "Acid-base disorders in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pathophysiological review". J. Biomed. Biotechnol. 2012: 915150. doi:10.1155/2012/915150. PMC 3303884. PMID 22500110.
  4. Bruno, Cosimo Marcello; Valenti, Maria (2012). "Acid-Base Disorders in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pathophysiological Review". Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2012: 1–8. doi:10.1155/2012/915150. ISSN 1110-7243.
  5. Bruno, Cosimo Marcello; Valenti, Maria (2012). "Acid-Base Disorders in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Pathophysiological Review". Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2012: 1–8. doi:10.1155/2012/915150. ISSN 1110-7243.
  6. Yee AH, Rabinstein AA (February 2010). "Neurologic presentations of acid-base imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities, and endocrine emergencies". Neurol Clin. 28 (1): 1–16. doi:10.1016/j.ncl.2009.09.002. PMID 19932372.

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