Acud Base Flashcards
1
Q
Body buffers
A
HCO3- (reg via kidney)
Proteins (hemoglobin > plasma proteins)
Phosphates
2
Q
Extracelular pH comparable with life
A
6.8-7.8
Want 7.3?
H+ ( 16-160 nEq/L)
3
Q
Importance of carbonic acid equation
A
Lungs take H and HCO2 and breath off acid (CO2) and water
4
Q
Respiratory acidosis =
A
Hypoventilation / hypercapnia
Lungs not breathing off enough CO2
5
Q
Respiratory acidosis cause
A
Dysfunction/inhibition of: respiratory system in brain respiratory muscles Upper airway Gas exchange at pulmonary capillaries
6
Q
Respiratory alkalosis =
A
Hyperventilation \ hypocapnia
Lungs breathing off too much acid (CO2)
7
Q
Causes of respiratory alkalosis
A
Hypoxemia Pulmonary Dz Respiratory center in brain stimulation Mechanical hyperventilation Pain/anxiety
