Explore the intricacies of respiratory acidosis in this 21-minute lecture, covering its differential diagnosis and the physiology behind ventilation control. Delve into the general mechanisms of respiratory disorders, understand the alveolar ventilation equation, and examine various etiologies including COPD, drug overdose, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, and Ondine's Curse. Learn to interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results and gain valuable insights into this critical aspect of respiratory medicine.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Learning Objectives
General Mechanism of Respiratory Disorders
Control of Ventilation
The Alveolar Ventilation Equation
Etiologies of Respiratory Acidosis
COPD and Respiratory Acidosis
Drug Overdose
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Ondine's Curse (Central Hypoventilation Syndrome)
Taught by
Strong Medicine
