ABG Ranges Flashcards
1
Q
pH
A
7.35 - 7.45
low end: acidic
high end: alkaline
2
Q
PaCO2
A
35 - 45 mmHg
low end: alkaline
high end: acidic
3
Q
HCO3
A
22 - 26 mEq/L
low end: acidic
high end: alkaline
4
Q
Compensation
A
Non-driving parameter has gone OUT OF RANGE in OPPOSITE acid-base direction of pH
5
Q
Partially Compensated
A
pH has not moved towards normal range
6
Q
Fully Compensated
A
pH has gone towards normal range while the non-driving parameter has gone out of normal range
7
Q
Uncompensated
A
Non driving parameter stays in normal range
8
Q
SaO2
A
92 - 96%
9
Q
PaO2
A
Normal: 80-100 mmHg
the lower end reduces by 1 for each year over 60
10
Q
Mild Hypoxemia
A
60 - 79 mmHg
11
Q
Moderate Hypoxemia
A
40-59 mmHg
12
Q
Severe Hypoxemia
A
< 40 mmHg
13
Q
Hyperoxia
A
> 100 mmHg
