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MRI may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory acidosis.

MRI

• MRI may be helpful in identifying abnormalities that not found on CT scans, especially in the brainstem.
• CT scan is negative or inconclusive for central cause of hypoventilation, MRI of the brain should be next best choice.