Acidosis/Alkalosis Flashcards
What is the normal value for pH?
7.35-7.45
What is the normal value for PaCO2?
35-45
What do you check first?
pH
What is the normal value for HCO3?
22-26
If the pH is normal it is…
compensated
If the pH is normal you check…
HCO2 and PaCO2
PCAO reflects…
respiratory
HCO3 reflects….
metabolic
What is the normal P02 range?
> 80%
Decrease in pH means….
acidosis
Respiratory means
if the PaCO2 is off
Metabolic means..
if the HCO is off
Increase in pH means…
alkalosis
Partial compensation
pH normal range
What are the two ranges that are off in respiratory acidosis?
pH is lowered
PaCO2 is higher
What are the two ranges that are off in metabolic acidosis?
pH is lower
HCO2 is lower
What are the two ranges that are off in respiratory alkalosis?
pH is higher
PaCO2 is lower
What are the two ranges that are off in metabolic alkalosis?
pH is higher
HCO2 is higher
What are manifestations of acidosis?
lethargy to coma, bradycardia, hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia
What are manifestations of alkalosis?
anxiety, irritability, tachycardia, hypoklameia and hypocalcemia
What is the #1 treatment for metabolic acidosis?
sodium bicarbonate IV
What is the #1 treatment for metabolic alkalosis?
sodium and KCL replacement
What is the #1 treatment for respiratory acidosis?
improve ventilation
What is the #1 treatment for respiratory alkalosis?
rebreathing mask
