ABG Values Flashcards
1
Q
PaCO2
A
40 mmhg
35-45
2
Q
PaO2
A
97 mmhg
80-100
3
Q
Bicarbonate HCO3-
A
24 mEq/L
22-26
4
Q
Acidemia
A
Elevated acidity in the blood pH
5
Q
Alkalemia
A
Decreased acidity in the blood ph>7.45
6
Q
Hypercapnia
A
Elevated level of co2 in arterial blood (paCO2> 45 mmHg)
7
Q
Hypocapnia
A
Low level of CO2 (PaCO2
8
Q
Hypoxemia
A
Low level of O2 PaO2
9
Q
Severe hypoxemia
A
PaO2
10
Q
Ph
A
7.4 7.35-7.45
