Which type of respiration is induced by ketoacidosis?

Kussmaul respiration is characterized by deep, labored breathing and is typically associated with metabolic acidosis, particularly in the context of ketoacidosis. This type of respiration is the body's compensatory mechanism aimed at increasing ventilation to expel carbon dioxide, thus reducing acidity in the blood. The elevated level of ketones in ketoacidosis lowers blood pH, leading to the body's need to compensate through deeper breaths in an attempt to restore a more neutral pH balance. This physiological response reflects the body's effort to correct the metabolic disturbance caused by high levels of acids, such as acetoacetic acid and beta-hydroxybutyric acid, resulting from fat metabolism when carbohydrates are scarce.

In contrast, Cheyne-Stokes respiration involves periods of deep breathing followed by periods of apnea and is not specifically tied to ketoacidosis. Bradypnea refers to an abnormally slow respiratory rate, and apnea indicates a temporary cessation of breathing; neither of these conditions illustrates the specific deep breaths associated with Kussmaul respiration.