Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) Flashcards
1
Q
pH normal range
A
7.35-7.45
2
Q
CO2 normal range
A
35-45
3
Q
HCO3 normal range
A
22-28
4
Q
Cause of Respiratory Acidosis
A
Too much CO2
Hypoventilation
Ovedose
COPD
Asthma
5
Q
Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis
A
Not enough CO2
Hyperventilation
Panic attack
6
Q
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis
A
Not enough HCO3
Renal disease
Loss of bicarb
Diarrhea
7
Q
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis
A
Too much HCO3
Too much sodium bicarb
Antacids
Vomiting
8
Q
Normal ABG
A
pH, CO2, HCO3 all in normal range
9
Q
Fully Compensated ABG
A
normal pH, abnormal CO2 and HCO3
10
Q
Uncompensated ABG
A
abnormal pH, and 1 normal/1 abnormal CO2 or HCO3
11
Q
Partially Compensated ABG
A
abnormal pH, abnormal CO2 and HCO3
