ABGs Flashcards
1
Q
What causes respiratory acidosis?
A
COPD Decompensated asthma Obesity hypoventilation syndrome Benzo/opiate OD Neuromuscular disease
2
Q
What causes respiratory alkalosis?
A
Anxiety --> hyperventilation Pulmonary embolism CNS disorders (e.g. stroke) Altitude Pregnancy
3
Q
What causes metabolic alkalosis?
A
Vomiting/aspiration Diuretics Hypokalaemia Primary hyperaldosteronism Cushing's Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
4
Q
What causes metabolic acidosis with a raised anion gap?
A
Shock Hypoxia DKA Renal failure Alcohol poisoning
5
Q
What causes metabolic acidosis with a normal anion gap?
A
Diarrhoea
Fistula
Renal tubular acidosis
Addison’s diseaes
