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Respiratory Acidosis : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
  • Treatment of Underlying Disorders

Treatments Overview Articles

Respiratory acidosis
Treatment is aimed at the underlying lung disease, and may include:Bronchodilator drugs to reverse some airways obstructionMethods to stop smokingNoninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (sometimes called CPAP or BiPAP) or mechanical ventilation ...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
Respiratory Acidosis
Treatment focuses on correcting the underlying condition that caused the acidosis. In patients with chronic lung diseases, this may include use of a bronchodilator or steroid drugs.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Treatments Articles

Mechanical Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device(machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs.Mechanical ventilation provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose own ventilatory abilities are diminished or lost.Bre...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Ventilation Management
Ventilation management involves providing optimal mechanical ventilation in order to promote the patient''s recovery and to reestablish spontaneous breathing.Mechanical ventilation is used when a patient is unable to breathe adequately on their own...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxemia(not enough oxygen in the blood).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Oxygen Therapy Question
Home oxygen therapy can help improve the length and quality of life for a person with COPD.
Source:StayWell
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat or prevent hypoxia. Oxygen delivery systems are classified as stationary, portable, or ambulatory, and oxygen can be administered by mask, nasa...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Using Oxygen Safely
To reduce the chances of fire and other hazards, you need to follow guidelines when using your oxygen unit.
Source:StayWell
Using Oxygen at Home
To use oxygen at home safely, you will need to follow certain steps each each time you use your oxygen unit.
Source:StayWell
Oxygen/Ozone Therapy
Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of dama...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Oxygen/Ozone Therapy
Oxygen/ozone therapy is a term that describes a number of different practices in which oxygen, ozone, or hydrogen peroxide are administered via gas or water to kill disease microorganisms, improve cellular function, and promote the healing of dama...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Nasal CPAP
This makes breathing easier for persons with obstructive sleep apnea and other respiratory problems.Continuous positive airway pressure; CPAP; Bilevel positive airway pressure; BiPAP.Nasal CPAP is given through a mask that is placed and secured ov...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 12, 2008
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