Acid-base Flashcards

1
Q

What is a normal anion gap and what causes it

What is a wide anion gap

What can cause a wide anion gap

A

8-15
there is a reduced base / hyperchloremia

>15

Ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis

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2
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What is an ABG the gold standard for evaluating

A

Acid-base balance
Oxygenation
Ventilation

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3
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What are the indications for an ABG

A

Critically ill
respiratory conditions
metabolic disorders

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