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ABG's Flashcards

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Changes in body system functions that occur in the acidic state:

A
  • decrease in force of cardiac contractions
  • decrease in vascular response to catecholamines
  • diminished response to the effects and actions of certain medications
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Changes in body system functions that occur in the alkalotic state:

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  • Interferes with tissue oxygenation

- Normal neurological and muscular functioning

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What pH changes will interfere with cellular functioning and if uncorrected will lead to death?

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> 7.8

<6.8

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