Acid Base Balance Flashcards
1
Q
What are alkalaemia and alkalosis?
A
Alkalaemia = when the ph of blood is high Alkalosis = the event that causes a high ph
2
Q
What are acidosis and acidaemia?
A
Acidosis = event that causes low ph Acidaemia = lowly in blood
3
Q
What is produced when co2 reacts with water ?
A
Carbonic acid = h2co3
Dissociates = h+ + hco3-
4
Q
Where does acid 8n the body come from?
A
Respiration =co2
Metabolism = pyruvic acid
5
Q
What is a rapid and slow method of compensating for too much or too less co2 in the blood?
A
Ventilation =rapid
Retaining or loosing h+ = slow
6
Q
What are the normal values for ph?
A
7.35-7.45
7
Q
What are the normal levels for co2?
A
4.7-6.4 kPa
8
Q
What are the normal levels for o2?
A
Greater than 10
9
Q
What is the normal base excess?
A
+2 to -2
10
Q
When is it fully compensated?
A
When ph is normal
11
Q
When is it uncompensated?
A
When either co2 or base excess is normal
