ABGs Flashcards
0
Q
Normal PaCO2
A
35-45
1
Q
Normal pH
A
7.35-7.45
2
Q
Normal HCO3
A
22-26
3
Q
Normal PaO2
A
80-100
4
Q
Respiratory Acidosis
A
Increased paCO2-above 45
Decreased pH
Decreased ventilation
Decreased alertness,
COPD, over sedation, hypo ventilation with vent
Increase TV and resp.rate.
5
Q
Respiratory alkalosis
A
Decreased PaCO2
Increased ventilation
Increased pH
Kussmaul resp, lightheaded ness
Hypoxia, anxiety, pulmonary embolus
Treat: slow ventilation, rebreather mask, decrease TV,
6
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Metabolic acidosis
A
Decreased HCO3
Decreased pH
Weakness, kussmaul resp, sob
Diabetes, renal failure, diarrhea, poisoning
Treat: treat underlying cause and bicarbonate if severe
7
Q
Metabolic alkalosis
A
Increased HCO3
Increased pH
Mental dullness, decreased resp.
Vomiting, NG suction, diuretics
Treat underlying cause, diamox
