CABS/ Clin Med: Regulation of respiration, respiratory drive/ PFT and ABG Flashcards
pH is determined by
H+ concentration
Increased H+ =
acidosis
Decreased H+ =
alkalosis
pH = _____ / _____
HCO3- / pCO2
What is the bloods pH
7.35 - 7.45
pH of blood is determined/ balanced by
CO2 and HCO3- concentrations
Henderson Hasleback equation
CO2 + H2O – H2CO3 – HCO3- + H+
Typical PaCO2 =
40 mmHg
Carbonic Acid is the combination of
CO2 and H2O
Carbonic acid is a weak acid that readily
dissociates
Bicarbonate is controlled by what organ
kidney
Normal bicarb level =
24-26 mEq/L
Low O2 =
hypoxia
Insufficient O2 dissolved into plasma =
hypoxemia
What two molecules are needed to survive
O2 and glucose
Voluntary breathing =
talking, singing, laughing, breath holding, etc
involuntary breathing =
CO2
H+
H2CO3 = carbonic acid
HCO3- = bicard
pO2 = partial pressure O2
Chemoreceptors are
sensory cells that will trigger response based on chemical activation
centrally located in the medulla
CO2 increases =
hypercapnia (pH becomes more acidic)
CO2 drops =
hypocapnia (pH more alkalotic)
Hypercapnia stimulates
respiration
Hypocapnia inhibits
respiration
As CO2 increased pH will
decrease
When pH is decreased due to increased CO2 this will stimulate respiratory centers to
stimulate and blow off CO2 to return pH to normal
When the pH is increased due to low CO2 the respiratory centers are
inhibited and will cause H+ to accumulate and pH to drop back to normal levels
Chemoreceptors can be disrupted in pts with
chronic hypoxia
Pneumotaxic center is found in the
pons
Pneumotaxic center modifies
breathing rhythm that is set forth by the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups
helps with inspiration/ expiration transition
Pneumotaxic center receives input from
peripheral receptors
Apneustic center modifies
breathing rhythm that is set forth by the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups
primarily involved in inspiration
Apneustic center receives input from
stretch receptors