Respiratory Regulation Flashcards

1
Q

pH 7.44
paCO2 24mmHg
paO2 55mmHg
HCO3- 16

A

Primary event - respiratory alkalosis

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If you want to determine whether a case is a problem with the lungs…

A

Look at the paO2

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pH 7.36
paCO2 60mmHg
paO2 60mmHg
HCO3- 36

A

Primary event - respiratory acidosis

Secondary event - metabolic alkalosis

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