Interpreting ABG’s Flashcards
When does Full Compensation occur?
When the pH returns to it’s normal range
When does Partial Compensation occur?
If the pH is unable to normalize
What does your pH determine?
Determines acidosis or alkalosis
pH: 7.475
pCO2: 37.9
HCO3: 27.8
What is this?
Metabolic Alkalosis
pH: 7.50
pCO2: 27
HCO3: 24
What is this?
Respiratory Alkalosis
pH: 7.31
pCO2: 35
HCO3: 21
What is this?
Metabolic Acidosis
pH: 7.48
pCO2: 45
HCO3: 33
What is this?
Metabolic Alkalosis
pH: 7.20
pCO2: 48
HCO3: 30
What is this?
Respiratory Acidosis with Partial Compensation
pH: 7.48
pCO2: 25
HCO3: 21
What is this?
Respiratory Alkalosis with Partial Compensation
pH: 7.20
pCO2: 25
HCO3: 18
What is this?
Metabolic Acidosis with Partial Compensation
pH: 7.35
pCO2: 33
HCO3-: 17
What is this?
Metabolic Acidosis with Full Compensation
If all 3 ABG values aren’t in range =
Partial Compensation