title: Respiratory acid-base disorders.
abstract: Respiratory acid-base disorders, although infrequently diagnosed in veterinary medicine, can cause or contribute to adverse clinical outcomes. Recognition of the mechanisms and causes of respiratory acidosis and alkalosis can prompt clinical detection of the acid-base derangement, allowing for appropriate intervention.
authors.affiliation: Mission MedVet, Mission, Kansas, USA. r.e.wall@mmv-kc.com
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Wall
mesh_terms: D000142:Acidosis, Respiratory / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000472:Alkalosis, Respiratory / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000662:veterinary