Metabolic Acidosis Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolic acidosis occurs when
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pH <7.35
HC03 <22
2
Q
Causes of metabolic acidosis are
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Acid gain
- shock
- ketoacidosis
- renal failure
Bicarbonate loss
- diarrhoea
- bike drainage
3
Q
A patient with metabolic acidosis will present with
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Nausea and vomiting Malaise Tachypnoea Hypotension Confusion
4
Q
Treatments for metabolic acidosis are
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Improve oxygenation Treat the cause -DKA -renal failure -Diarrhoea
