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Arterial blood gases Flashcards

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What is the normal PH level range and description

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7.35-7.45
- measures H+ in blood

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What is the normal PaCo2 level range and description

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35-45
- respiratory
- measures CO2 in blood
- affected by CO2 removal in lungs

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Normal HCO3 range and description

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  • Metabolic
  • measures bicarbonate
  • affected by renal production of bicarbonate
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Respiratory acidosis compensation

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  • kidneys eleminate H+ = increase ph
  • hypoventilation
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Respiratory alkalosis compensation

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  • kidneys eliminate HCO3 = decrease PH
  • hyperventilation
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Metabolic acidosis compensation

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excretes C02
keeps HCo3

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Metabolic alkalosis compensation

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increase CO2
excrete HCO3

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Respiratory acidosis causes

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  • COPD
  • pneumonia
  • hypoventilation
  • asthma.
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Metabolic acidosis causes

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renal failure
diarrhoea
diabetes
vomiting
shock.

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metabolic alkalosis causes

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  • vomiting
  • intake of antacids
  • gastric suctioning
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