ABGs Flashcards

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Metabolic Acidosis Causes

A

Kidney Failure
Shock
DKA
Intoxication with methanol, salicyate, ethanol

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Metabolic Alkalosis Causes

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Chronic Vomiting
Low K
Heart failure
Cirrhosis

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Respiratory Acidosis Causes

A

Narcotics

Lung disease such as asthma, COPD, airway obstruction

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Respiratory Alkalosis Causes

A
Hyperventilation
Pain
Anxiety
Brain trauma
Pneumonia
Certain drugs (salicylate, catecholamines)
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