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