Treatment of Respiratory Alkalosis in Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation

This protocol addresses respiratory alkalosis occurring specifically in patients who are receiving mechanical ventilation — a clinical context that calls for a distinct, ventilator-centred management strategy.

Management focuses on modifications to the ventilator circuit to raise arterial CO2 levels. In certain situations, measures directed at patient–ventilator interaction may also be considered. The complete structured regimen — including the specific interventions, when each applies, and how to sequence them — is available in the full protocol.