ABG Interpretation Flashcards
What is the normal pH range of the blood?
7.35-7.45
What is the normal PaCO2 range?
35-46 mmHg
What is the normal bicarbonate range?
22-26 mEq/L
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.79
CO2: 24
HCO3: 21
What disease/disorder would this cause?
Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.45
CO2: 48
HCO3: 28
Fully compensated metabolic acidosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.29
CO2: 50
HCO3: 23
Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.63
CO2: 24
HCO3: 18
Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.63
CO2: 24
HCO3: 18
Partially compensated respiratory alkalosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.17
CO2: 35
HCO3: 12
Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.17
CO2: 35
HCO3: 12
Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.45
CO2: 48
HCO3: 28
Fully Compensated Metabolic Alkalosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.42
CO2:40
HCO3: 23
Normal Values
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.63
CO2: 24
HCO3: 18
Partially Compensated Respiratory Alkalosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.33
CO2: 22
HCO3: 21
Partially Compensated Metabolic Acidosis
Interpret the following ABG values:
pH: 7.15
CO2: 33
HCO3: 20
Partially Compensated Metabolic Acidosis