Acid Base Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the normal ranges of the following blood gases?
PaO2:
PaCO2:
pH:
HCO3:
A
PaO2: 80-100
PaCO2: 35-45
pH: 7.35-7.45
HCO3: 22-26
2
Q
What direction should we see HCO3 and PaCO2 go in in alkalosis?
Acidosis?
A
Alkalosis:
Bicarb-INCREASE
CO2-decrease