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Respiratory alkalosis in the acute hypoxemic patient during non-invasive mechanical ventilation: troubleshooting and prognostic relevance.
- Source :
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Emergency Care Journal . 2024, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p1-3. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Respiratory alkalosis is one of the four basic disturbances to the acid-base equilibrium. Persistent primary respiratory alkalosis during non-invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure could be a risk factor for NIV failure. A 69-year-old man with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure caused by severe COVID-19 pneumonia demonstrated progressive worsening of gas exchange and clinical conditions. Despite a positive response to noninvasive mechanical ventilation, a therapeutic increase in respiratory support was required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RESPIRATORY alkalosis
*HYPOXEMIA
*ARTIFICIAL respiration
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18269826
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Emergency Care Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178137753
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2024.12152