ABGs Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolic Acidosis Causes
A
Kidney Failure
Shock
DKA
Intoxication with methanol, salicyate, ethanol
2
Q
Metabolic Alkalosis Causes
A
Chronic Vomiting
Low K
Heart failure
Cirrhosis
3
Q
Respiratory Acidosis Causes
A
Narcotics
Lung disease such as asthma, COPD, airway obstruction
4
Q
Respiratory Alkalosis Causes
A
Hyperventilation Pain Anxiety Brain trauma Pneumonia Certain drugs (salicylate, catecholamines)