ABGS Flashcards
pH normal values
7.35-7.45
PaO2 normal value
80-100
HCO3 -Bicarbonate
22-26
PaCO2
35-45
Acidosis is present if pH is
Less than 7.35
Alkalosis is present if pH is
Greater than 7.45
Which abnormal lab value represents a respiratory imbalance?
Abnormal PaCO2
Which abnormal lab value represents a metabolic imbalance?
Abnormal HCO3 levels
What does compensation refer to?
pH returning to normal
What are the 2 types of compensation?
Complete and partial
What is partial compensation?
Partial compensation is where the pH value is still out of range but is improving.
What is complete compensation?
Complete compensation is where the pH returns to normal ranges.
What does…represent?
⬆PaCo2 - normal HCO3 - ⬇ pH
Respiratory acidosis
What does….represent?
⬆PaCo2 - ⬆HCO3 - ⬇pH
Partial respiratory acidosis compensation
What does….represent?
⬆PaCO2 - ⬆HCO3 - norm pH
Complete respiratory compensation