abg'S Flashcards
ROME
RESP opposite, Metabolic equal
Increased pH, decreased CO2 =
resp alkalosis
decreased pH, increased CO2=
resp acidosis
Increased pH, Increased HCO3 =
metabolic alkalosis
decreased pH, decreased HCO3=
metabolic acidosis
compensated:
pH is normal
Uncompensated:
ph is not normal
partially uncompensated:
nothing is normal
normal pH values:
7.35 -7.45
normal CO2 values:
35-45
normal HCO3 values:
22-26
Kussmals respirations
metabolic acidosis
HYPOVentilation
Resp acidosis
HYPERventilation
Resp alkalosis
increased K
Acidosis
decreased K
alkalosis
N/V/D typically associated with
Metabolic acidosis or alkalosis
Anion gap elevation found in
metabolic acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis Tx
sodium bicarb
decrease BG
Treat underlying Cause:
Lactic Acidosis, DKA, Uremia
Metabolic Alkalosis TX
correct underlying cause Replace K (and other electrolytes) Acetazolamide Spironolactone Dialysis
Respiratory Acidosis TX
Increase MV (RR) Improve ventilation w/better tissue perfusion
Respiratory Alkalosis TX
Decrease MV (RR) "Breathing in paper bag" --> retain CO2
Causes of Resp. Alkalosis
Hyperventilation mechanical over-ventilation High Altitudes anxiety ARDS PE hypoxia fever sepsis pain pregnancy brain tumor
Causes for Resp Acidosis
HYPOventilation /resp depression Pulm edema PNA Asthma/ COPD/ Fibrosis airway obstruction Drug OD Pneumothorax MS or other NMD's Stroke Head injury/ CNS depression Cardiac Arrest Rebreathing - exhausted CO2 absorber; incompetent one=way valve
Causes for Metabolic Alkalosis
Lost of Gastric Juices: vomiting or suctioning Potassium wasting diuretics MASSIVE TRANSFUSIONS Hypokalemia Hypercalcemia Antacid overuse use of steroids Excessive NaHCO3 Increased mineralocorticoid - CUSHINGS SYNDROME, and HYPERALDOSTERONISM
Causes for Metabolic Acidosis
Shock Sepsis DKA starvation Alcoholism Salicylate toxicity Diarrhea RF Hyperkalemia Pancreatic / Lower GI Fistulas
Patient says “ I can’t catch my breath”… likely condition
Respiratory Acidosis = Increased CO2
Retention of CO2 by the lungs
Resp Acidosis
Muscle weakness typically associated with
Resp Acidosis