NICU Flashcards
1
Q
nml bicarb
A
20-22
2
Q
Base deficit
A
greater than 2-5 indicates metabolic acidosis
3
Q
pH
A
less than 7.35 acidosis
more than 7.45 alkalosis
4
Q
pco2
A
less than 35 alkalosis
more than 45 acidosis
5
Q
normal po2
A
50-70
6
Q
base excess
A
greater than zero - alkalosis
7
Q
pco2 in direction of pH
A
resp
8
Q
BE in direction of pH
A
metabolic
9
Q
pco2 and be in direction of pH
A
mixed