<unk>  is a clinical condition that occurs when the lungs are not able to remove enough of the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by the body.<unk>  can be encountered in the inpatient units and emergency department , as well as in intensive care and postoperative units.Respiratory acidosis may become life-threatening if left untreated.
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Acidosis
Hypercapnia
Contraction alkalosis
Acid-base imbalance