Here's a quick guide to understanding the causes of acidosis! ✅ Metabolic acidosis happens when there's too much acid (like in DKA, starvation, or toxins) or a loss of bicarbonate (due to things like pancreatitis, kidney failure, diarrhea) ✅ Respiratory acidosis is caused by CO2 retention—think respiratory depression, inadequate chest expansion, or COPD Need more help with ABGs? We have an on-demand lecture ready to walk you through the three steps to getting your ABGs right every time - for nur

Diabetes Ketoacidosis Causes. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. Signs and symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, weakness, confusion and occasionally loss of consciousness. A person's breath may develop a specific "fruity" smell | Dr. Najeeb