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Can Hypoventilation cause hypoxemia and acidosis?

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Yes . . . both conditions are manifested by too much C02 in the blood because there is not enough oxygen in the blood.

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Can Hypoventilation cause hypoxemia?
Yes because hypoventilation causes decreased o2 in the lungs and a build up of co2. That contributes to hypoxemia which is too much co2 in your blood.
What causes acidosis?
Acidosis is usually causes by build up of carbon dioxide in the blood.
What does acidosis cause?
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What is the cause of respiratory acidosis?
Infant respiratory distress syndrome, Oxygen, Alfentanil, Fentanyl, Sufentanil, remifentanil and Obstructive sleep apnoea
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