Learn the values Flashcards
1
Q
What is the value of hypoxemic patient?
A
< 10 kpA PaO2
2
Q
PH for acidaemia
A
< 7.35
3
Q
PH for alkalaemia
A
> 7.45
4
Q
What is the PaCO2 for ‘Respiratory acidosis’
A
> 6.0 kPa
5
Q
What is the PaCO2 for ‘ Respiratory alkalosis’
A
< 4.7 kPa
6
Q
Bicarbonate value for ‘Metabolic acidosis’
A
< 22
7
Q
Bicarbonate value for ‘Metabolic alkalosis’
A
> 26
8
Q
Define : Respiratory acidosis
A
Low pH
High CO2
9
Q
Define : Respiratory Alkalosis
A
High pH
Low CO2
10
Q
Define : Metabolic acidosis
A
Low pH
Low Bicarbonate
11
Q
Define : Metabolic alkalosis
A
High pH
High Bicarbonate
12
Q
What is a normal anion gap?
A
(Na+ + K+) - (Cl- + HCO3- )
- 10 - 18 mmol
