gas transport Flashcards
blood gases: recall typical values for blood gases at all parts of the circulatory network
1
Q
define alkalaemia
A
higher than normal blood pH
2
Q
define acidaemia
A
lower than normal blood pH
3
Q
define alkalosis
A
circumstances that decrease [H+] and increase pH
4
Q
define acidosis
A
circumstances that increase [H+] and decrease pH
5
Q
normal [Hb] (g/L)
A
130-170
6
Q
normal pH
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7.35-7.45
7
Q
normal PCO2 (kPa and mmHg)
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4.7-6.4 kPa (35-48 mmHg)
8
Q
normal PO2 (kPa and mmHg)
A
> 10 kPa (>80 mmHg)
9
Q
normal HCO3- (mEq/L)
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22-26
10
Q
normal calculated base excess (mmol/L)
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-2 to 2
11
Q
what are these results shown on
A
arterial blood gas
