Introduction of the Arterial Blood Gas Flashcards
1
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What is an ABG?
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2
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How is ABG performed?
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3
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How can we interpret ABG?
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4
Q
What is the difference between acidosis and alkalosis, and acidaemia and alkalaemia?
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5
Q
What is type 1 respiratory failure?
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6
Q
What is type 2 respiratory failure?
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7
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What is type 1 respiratory failure caused by?
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8
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What is type 2 respiratory failure caused by?
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9
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Why is PaCO2 normal or low in type 1 respiratory failure?
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10
Q
How can type 1 respiratory failure lead to type 2?
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11
Q
What happens in asthma?
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12
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What happens when there is respiratory acidosis with metabolic compensation?
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13
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What happens in respiratory acidosis?
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14
Q
What happens in respiratory alkalosis?
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15
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What happens when there is respiratory alkalosis with metabolic compensation?
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