ABG Tic Tac Toe Method Flashcards

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pH:

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7.35-7.45: above - base/alkalotic/alkalosis; below: acid/acidosis/acidotic

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HCO3:

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22-26: represents metabolic; above - base/alkalotic/alkalosis; below: acid/acidosis/acidotic; metabolic prob

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PCO2:

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35-45: resp level; below: basic/alkalotic; over: acid/acidotic

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Respiratory acidosis - partially compensated -

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body trying to compensate metabolic value not norm so partially compensating; if HCO3 normal not doing anything help balance it out would be uncompensated but since trying throw metabolic rate off partially compensated

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