Acidosis Flashcards
1
Q
Equation
A
H+ + HCO3- = H2CO3 = Co2 + H2O
2
Q
PCo2
A
Respiratory component
3
Q
HCO3-
A
metabolic component
4
Q
Respiratory problem
A
Primary change is in PCo2
5
Q
Metabolic problem
A
Primary change is in HCO3-
6
Q
Acidosis
A
Increase in H+
7
Q
Alkalosis
A
Decrease in H+
8
Q
Acidaemia
A
Increase in H+
9
Q
Alkalaemia
A
Decrease in H+
10
Q
Respiratory acidosis
A
Increase in H+ due to PCo2
11
Q
Respiratory alkalosis
A
Decrease in H+ due to PCo2
12
Q
Metabolic acidosis
A
Increase in H+ due to HCO3-
13
Q
Metabolic alkalosis
A
Decrease in H+ due to HCO3-
14
Q
Problem:
Too much H+
A
Reaction created more Co2
15
Q
Problem:
Too much Co2
A
Reaction creates more H+
