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CARBON DIOXIDE TOXICITY

Stuporous secondary to increased CO2 retention

Contri­buting Factors

Carbon dioxide retention
Excessive oxygen delivery

Manife­sta­tions

Alteration in level of consci­ousness
Tachypnea
Increased blood pressure
Tachyc­ardia with dysrhy­thmias

Nursing Interv­entions

Monitor pulse oximetry
Monitor ABGs
Avoid excessive concen­tra­tions of oxygen
Provide pulmonary hygiene
Provide ventil­atory support with CPAP, BiPAP, or mechanical ventil­ation

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