Topics & Tools
Health Topics
Health Tools
- Symptom Search
- Body Maps
- Treatment Search
- Drug Search
- Drug Interactions
- Pill Identifier
- Drug Compare
- Doctor Search

Treatment Search

Help me choose:

NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.

13 Treatments for Respiratory Acidosis

8

Tests

5	Medical Procedures

Overview

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. Supplemental oxygen supplied through a mask or small tubes inserted into the nostrils may be used...[read article]

Tests for Respiratory Acidosis

1. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test Your red blood cells transport oxygen and carbon dioxide - blood gases - throughout the body. The oxygen and carbon dioxide levels of your blood and the pH balance ... More
2. Pulse Oximetry The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of the blood . A pulse oximeter uses infrared light and a photo sensor to detect th... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Electrolyte Panel Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules, called ions, that are found within cells, between cells, in the bloodstream, and in other fluids throu... More
5. Serum Bicarbonate Test A CO2 blood test measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood serum, or liquid part of the blood. Your doctor can use this test to learn whether there i... More
6. Oxygen saturation measurement The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of the blood . A pulse oximeter uses infrared light and a photo sensor to detect th... More
7. Lung Function Tests (LFT) Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well your lungs work. This includes how well you are able to breathe and how well your lungs are able... More
8. Serum Anion Gap Test
Top

Medical Procedures for Respiratory Acidosis

1. Mechanical Ventilation Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. More
2. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a non-surgical treatment that provides a steady flow of air to the lungs through the nose. Nasal CPAP is... More
3. 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 o... More
4. Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
5. Treatment of Underlying Disorders
Top

This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.