metabolic causes Flashcards
Airway obstruction?
Resp. acidosis (hypoventilation)
Acute lung disease?
Resp. acidosis (hypoventilation)
Chronic lung disease?
Resp. acidosis (hypoventilation)
Opioids?
Resp. acidosis (hypoventilation)
Sedatives?
Resp. acidosis (hypoventilation)
Weakening of respiratory muscles?
Resp. acidosis (hypoventilation)
Obesity?
Resp. acidosis (hypoventilation)
Anxiety?
Resp. alkalosis (hyperventilation)
Panic attack?
Resp. alkalosis (hyperventilation)
Hypoxemia?
Resp. alkalosis (hyperventilation)
High altitude?
It leads to hypoxemia. Resp. alkalosis (hyperventilation)
Tumor?
Resp. alkalosis (hyperventilation)
Pulmonary embolism?
Resp. alkalosis (hyperventilation)
Loop diuretics?
Metabolic alkalosis (H loss/HCO3 excess)
Vomiting?
Metabolic alkalosis (H loss/HCO3 excess) Loss of H, Na, K, Cl
Thiazides?
Metabolic alkalosis (H loss/HCO3 excess)
Antacid use?
Metabolic alkalosis (H loss/HCO3 excess)
Hyperaldosteronism?
Metabolic alkalosis (H loss/HCO3 excess) Sulaiko Na, excr. K ir H, o HCO3 retained along with Na.
Methanol (formic acid)?
Metabolic acidosis. Increased Anion gap (>12mEq/L)
Uremia?
Metabolic acidosis. Increased Anion gap (>12mEq/L)
DKA?
Metabolic acidosis. Increased Anion gap (>12mEq/L)
Propylene glycol?
Metabolic acidosis. Increased Anion gap (>12mEq/L)
Iron tablets of INH?
Metabolic acidosis. Increased Anion gap (>12mEq/L)
Lactic acidosis?
Metabolic acidosis. Increased Anion gap (>12mEq/L)