Misc Fun Facts Flashcards
1
Q
The majority of CO2 carried in the blood is in the form of:
A
bicarb
2
Q
How do kidneys compensate for increased altitude?
A
increased elimination of bicarb
3
Q
V/Q = 0 demonstrates…
A
airway obstruction, i.e. shunt
4
Q
V/Q approaching infinity demonstrates…
A
blood blow obstruction
5
Q
What is methemoglobin? How is it treated?
A
oxidized form of hgb that does not readily bind O, and has an increased affinity for cyanide
methylene blue
6
Q
Most common symptoms of CO poisoning.
A
Headache
