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                                    Acid-Base Disorders: Respiratory AcidosisDefinition:%u2022 Low pH (< 7.35) with high PaCO2 (> 45 mmHg)Causes:%u2022 Acute: Severe asthma/COPD exacerbation, opioid overdose%u2022 Chronic: COPD, obesity hypoventilation syndromeCompensation:%u2022 Metabolic alkalosis (%u2191 HCO3-)Management:%u2022 Address underlying cause, consider ventilatory support

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