ABG Causes Part 1

Question 1

Metabolic Acidosis (Normal Ion Gap)

Answer 1

• Bicarb Loss
• Early Renal Failure, Diarrhea, Biliary/Pancreatic Fistulas
• Dilution Acidosis
• Enteric Drainage
• Hyperkalemia
• Hyperchloremia

Question 2

Metabolic Acidosis (High Ion Gap)

Answer 2

• Gain of fixed acids
• Acid Ingestion
• Aspirin Overdose
• Methanol Ingestion
• Ethylene Glycol Ingestion
• Ketoacidosis- Diabetes, Starvation, Alcoholism
• Insulin Insufficiency/Hyperglycemia
• Lactic Acid buildup- Tissue Hypoxia
• Late Stage Renal Failure