ABG Values Flashcards
1
Q
pH normal
A
7.35-7.45
2
Q
PaO2 Normal
A
80-100
3
Q
PaCO2 normal
A
35-45
4
Q
HCO3 normal
A
22-26
5
Q
pH acidic
A
<7.35
6
Q
pH alkalosis
A
> 7.45
7
Q
PaCO2 acidic
A
> 45
8
Q
PaCO2 alkalosis
A
<35
9
Q
HCO3 acidic
A
<22
10
Q
HCO3 alkalosis
A
> 26
11
Q
how will respiratory acidosis look on an ABG
A
elevated PaCo2 (acidic)
Low pH (acidic)
12
Q
causes of respiratory acidosis
A
hypoventilation
airway obstruction
alveoli dysfunction
compensatory for metabolic alkalosis
13
Q
treatment for respiratory acidosis
A
improving ventilation (blow off CO2)
14
Q
respiratory alkalosis ABG
A
Low PCO2 (alkalosis)
elevated pH (alkalosis)
15
Q
causes of respiratory alkalosis
A
hyperventilation
mechanical ventilation
compensatory for metabolic acidosis
