Diagnostc Tests For Pulmonary Function Flashcards
What do arterial blood gases asses?
Problems related to acid-base balance, alveolar ventilation and oxygenation
Normal pH value and range
Value = 7.40
Range = 7.35-7.45
Normal PCO2 (mmHg) value and range
Value: 40
Range: 35-45
Normal PO2 value and range
Value: 97
Range: >80
Normal HCO3- value and range
Value: 24
Range: 22 - 28
Normal % sat value and range
Value: 97%
Range: >95%
What does PaCO2 directly reflect?
Adequacy of alveolar ventilation
PaCO2 levels for hyperventilation
< 40 mmHg
PaCO2 levels for Hypoventilation
> 40mmHg
PaCO2 value for ventilatory failure
> 50 mmHg
What is ventilatory failure severity determined by?
The extent of acidemia and the repedity of the change of pH
What is acid-base balance an assessment of?
Blood pH - nature and magnitude of respiratory and metabolic disorders
What regulates the acid-base balance?
Lungs and kidneys
How do you determine the nature and severity of the illness with accuracy when it comes to blood gas analysis?
Relationship of arterial pH and arterial CO2 tension is assessed
What does the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation represent?
Carbonic acid to bicarbonate ion relationship
What does the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation permit?
A quick identification of four primary disorders based on pH and CO2
What organ regulates bicarbonate?
Kidneys
Normal human blood pH
7.4