Acid Base Balance Flashcards
Lung Chemical
CO2 =acid
Kidney chemical
H (acid)
bicard (base)
hypoventiliatin
retain Co2
hyperventiliation
eliminate CO2
Respiatory Acidosis
too much C02, hypoventiliating
kidneys needs to excrete H (acid), retian bicarb)
Respitory Acidosis signs and symptoms and treatment
imparied gas exchance, depressed respirations
HA, confused
sleepy
decreased LOC,
could lead to coma
hypoxic= restlessness and tachycardia
give them 02 treat problem TCDB suction fluids elevate HOB incentive spirameter
respirtory alkalosis
not enough co2, hyperventilating
kidneys excrete bicarb (base) retain h (acid)
hysterical,aute aspirin overdose,
respirtory alkalosis signs and symtoms
lightheaded
faint,
peri oribaital numbness
numbness and tingling in fingers and toes
treatment of respiratory alkalosis
breathe into paperbag
may sedate
treat cause
monitor ABG
metabolic acidosi
kidneys sick, lungs compensate with CO2
retaining h not enough bicard
ph low
respiratory rate will incease to get rid of C02
causes of metabolic acidois
DKA -ketones is acid
starvations
renal failure
severe diarhhea (losing bicarb)
signs and symtoms of metabolic acidosis
depend on cause
hyperkalemia (muscle twitch, weaknessm parakysis)
increased resp rate
treatment of metabolic acidosis
treat problem
give sodium bicard iv push
metabolic alkalosis
kidney sick too much bicard
ph high
causes of metabolic alkalosis
loss of upper Gi contents
too many antacids ( too much base)
too much iv bicarb
