ABG's Flashcards
1
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Causes of Metabolic Acidosis
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Lactic Acidosis DKA Renal failure Diarrhea, ileostomy drainage Biliary or pancreatic fistula NaCl IV solutions
2
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S/S Metabolic Acidosis
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Weakness, fatigue, general malaise Diminished appetite, N/V Warm, flushed skin Deep, rapid respirations SOB, dyspnea
3
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Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis
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Vomiting, gastric suctioning
Hypokalemia
Alkali ingestion
Excess bicarbonate administration
4
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S/S Metabolic Alkalosis
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Numbness & tingling around mouth, fingers, toes
Dizziness
Trousseau’s sign & muscle spasms
5
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Causes of Respiratory Acidosis
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Acute respiratory conditions (i.e. pulmonary edema, acute asthma) Opiate OD Foreign body aspiration Chest trauma COPD Multiple sclerosis Stroke
6
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S/S Acute Respiratory Acidosis
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Headache, blurred vision Irritability Mental cloudiness Tachycardia Warm, flushed skin
7
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S/S Chronic Respiratory Acidosis
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Weakness
Dull headache
8
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Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis
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Anxiety
Fever
Hyperventilation with mechanical ventilation
9
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S/S of Respiratory Alkalosis
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Light headedness Numbness or tingling Sweaty palms Panic, tachycardia, palpitations Positive Chvostek's sign (face) & Trousseau's sign (hand & forearm)
