Acid / Base & Ventilators Flashcards
Ph normal values
Acid 7.35 - 7.45 Alkalotic
PaCO² values
ABG
Alkalotic 35 - 45 Acid
Acid 45 - 35 Alkalotic
HCO³ Values
Acid 22 - 26 Basic
Vomiting & Ng suction will create this state
(Acidosis/ Alkalosis)
Alkalosis
Why does Vomiting and Ng suction lead to Alkalosis
It removes stomach juices which contain acids
Why does diarrhea cause metabolic Acidosis
Because Bicarbonate is found in the intestines and removed with the diarrhea.
Think diarrhea Assidosis
Why does renal failure cause metabolic acidosis
The kidneys no long put out the H² hydrogen ions which are acids.
Leaving the body with more acid
DKA is this state
How does the body try to compensate
Metabolic acidosis
Kussmaul breathing
Rapid breathing to rid body of CO²
Low & slow RR will cause
Respitory Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis or Acidosis
Sleep apnea
Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis or Acidosis
Head trauma “knocked out”
Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis or Acidosis
Post operation
Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis or Acidosis
Drugs CNS depressants
Opiods, Alcohol, Benzos
Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis or Acidosis
Impaired gas exchange
Pneumonia
Acidosis
Respiratory Alkalosis or Acidosis
Impaired gas exchange
COPD / Asthma
Acidosis