Tag: Metabolic Acidosis

REBEL Core Cast 136.0: A Simple Approach to the Tachypneic Patient

by Frank J. Lodeserto MD, Eric Acker MD, Michael Bass DO posted July 7, 2025 No Comments

In this episode, we focus on the bedside evaluation of the tachypneic patient. Tachypnea (increased respiratory rate) can be an early indicator of serious illness, but not every tachypneic patient is on the verge of arrest. The key is honing ...

Thoracic and Respiratory

Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation – Part 3: Severe Metabolic Acidosis

by Frank Lodeserto MD posted June 18, 2018 No Comments

Before I set up the ventilator, I consider if my patient has one of the following 3 physiologic processes: severe metabolic acidosis, an obstructive process (Asthma or COPD), or refractory hypoxemia. If my patient doesn’t fit into one of these ...

Thoracic and Respiratory