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
2
Q
What is an ABG the gold standard for evaluating
A
Acid-base balance
Oxygenation
Ventilation
3
Q
What are the indications for an ABG
A
Critically ill
respiratory conditions
metabolic disorders
4
Q
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