Respiratory Acidosis treatment

• Bronchodilator, to open the airway
• Antibiotics, to treat respiratory infection
• Naloxone (Narcan)m antidote for excess narcotics or anesthesia
• Respiratory support, may require intubation and mechanical ventilation to improve gas exchange and alveolar ventilation
• Hydrate up to 3000 mL/day
• Breathing tx, percussion, vibration, postural drainage as ordered
• Lower PaCO2 slowly to avoid complication i.e cardiac dysrhytmia and cerebral perfusion
• Administer O2 cautiously
• COPD - O2 narcosis
• Teach pursed lip breathing
• Monitor for respiratory depression.
• Restoring effective alveolar ventilation and gas exchange is the priority.