Arterial Blood Gas Values Flashcards

1
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PaO2

A

80- 100

values for older adults may be lower

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2
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Elevations in PaO2

A

may indicate excessive oxygen administration

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3
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Decreased PaO2 levels

A

indicative of:

  • asthma
  • anemia
  • resp distress syndrome
  • cancer of the lungs
  • other causes of hypoxia
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4
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PaCo2

A

35-45

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5
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Elevated PaCO2

A

indicate:

  • pneumonia
  • asthma
  • COPD
  • anesthesia effect
  • use of opioids (respect acidosis)
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6
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Decreased PaCO2 levels

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indicate:

  • hyperventilation
  • resp alkalosis
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7
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HCO3

A

21-28

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8
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Elevated HCO3

A

may indicate:

- resp acidosis as compensation for primary metabolic alkalosis

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9
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Decreased levels of HCO3

A

may indicate:

- resp alkalosis as compensation for primary metabolic acidosis

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10
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SpO2 saturation

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95-100%

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11
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Decreased levels of O2 saturation

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May indicate impaired ability of hemoglobin to release oxygen to tissues

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