Acid/Base Balance Flashcards by Addie Agboola | Brainscape

Q

normal range pH

A

7.35-7.45

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normal range pCO2

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40

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normal range HCO3

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24

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fatal pH

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< 6.8 OR > 8.0

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Q

When do you use the anion gap?

A

aids in the diagnosis of metabolic acidosis

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what are common causes of metabolic acidosis?

A

Ketones
uremia
lactic acid
toxins

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what is winters formula?

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pCO2= 1.5(HCO3-) + 8

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