Arterial Blood Gases Flashcards
1
Q
what is the normal pH in blood?
A
7.35 - 7.45
2
Q
what is the normal PaCO2 mmHg in blood?
A
35-45
3
Q
what is the normal HCO3- in blood?
A
22-28
4
Q
what is pH acidity?
A
acidemia
< 7.4
5
Q
what is pH alkalinity?
A
alkalemia
> 7.4
6
Q
what is respiratory acidosis
A
decrease in pH
increase in PaCO2
HCO3- stays normal
7
Q
what is respiratory alkalosis
A
increase in pH
decrease in PaCO2
HCO3- stays normal
8
Q
what is metabolic acidosis
A
decrease in pH
PaCO2 stays normal
HCO3- decreases
9
Q
what is metabolic alkalosis
A
pH increases
PaCO2 stays normal
HCO3- increases
10
Q
what is PaCO2
A
partial pressure of dissolved CO2 in plasma
11
Q
what is HCO3-
A
level of bicarbonate in blood