Respiratory Regulation Flashcards
1
Q
pH 7.44
paCO2 24mmHg
paO2 55mmHg
HCO3- 16
A
Primary event - respiratory alkalosis
2
Q
If you want to determine whether a case is a problem with the lungs…
A
Look at the paO2
3
Q
pH 7.36
paCO2 60mmHg
paO2 60mmHg
HCO3- 36
A
Primary event - respiratory acidosis
Secondary event - metabolic alkalosis