Respiratory Acid-Base ELO Flashcards by Lenka Craigová | Brainscape

Q

CO2 levels rising in blood due to:

A

low minute ventilation
- high mechanical load
- weak, insufficient muscle
- insufficient respiratory drive
increased dead space
high CO2 production
- from stress states

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Effects of pH, PCO2, and HCO3- in respiratory acidosis

A

pH: decrease

PCO2: increase

HCO3-: increase

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Effects of pH, PCO2, and HCO3- in respiratory alkalosis

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ph: increase
pc02: decrease

HCO3-: decrease

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