Acid Base Disease 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What formula is used to assess if there has been appropriate resp compensation?
A
Winter’s formula
pCO2 = (1.5 x [HCO3]) +8 +/- 2
2
Q
What can the delta ratio tell you in A/B disorder?
A
Delta Ratio 2 = underlying metabolic Alkalosis present
3
Q
What is the Clinical strategy to assessing A/B Disease?
A
1) pH
2) serum HCO3 and pCO2
3) Anion Gap
4) Comp? (Acid: Winter’s Form)
(Alk: pH normal?
5) Delta Ratio
4
Q
How is the delta ratio calculated?
A
Change in Anion Gap/
Change in HCO3
5
Q
What is the normal Bicarb?
A
15 mmol/L
Less is Acidosis
6
Q
What does Diarreah cause? Vomiting?
A
Acidosis: Lose Bicarb
Alkalosis: Deplete H+
