The mainstay of treatment for respiratory<unk>  is treating the underlying disorder which is responsible for the condition.While correcting hypercapnia extra care should be taken because rapid correction of the hypercapnia can result in metabolic alkalemia and can result in seizures especially when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) becomes alkaline.Indications for admitting the patient in intensive care unit (ICU) when a patient presents with a low pH of (< 7.25), confusion, lethargy and respiratory muscle weakness.
Respiratory acidosis medical therapy
Metabolic acidosis medical therapy
Acute respiratory distress syndrome medical therapy
Metabolic alkalosis medical therapy
Acute respiratory distress syndrome mechanical ventilation therapy
Respiratory failure mechanical ventilation
Aspiration pneumonia medical therapy
Pulmonary edema medical therapy