Workshop: Arterial blood gasses Flashcards
What are the four acid base disorders?
- Metabolic acidosis
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Respiratory acidosis
- Respiratory alkalosis
What happens to the pH in metabolic acidosis?
Decreased
What happens to the pH in metabolic alkalosis?
Increases
What happens to the pH in respiratory acidosis?
Decreases
What happens to the pH in respiratory alkalosis?
Increases
What happens to the hydrogen ion concentration in metabolic acidosis?
Increases
What happens to the hydrogen ion concentration in metabolic alkalosis?
Decreases
What happens to the hydrogen ion concentration in respiratory acidosis?
Increases
What happens to the hydrogen ion concentration in respiratory alkalosis?
Decrease
What is the primary disturbance of metabolic acidosis?
Decreased bicarbonate
What is the primary disturbance of metabolic alkalosis?
Increased bicarbonate
What is the primary disturbance of respiratory acidosis?
Increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide
What is the primary disturbance of respiratory alkalosis?
Decreased partial pressure of carbon dioxide
What is the secondary response of metabolic acidosis?
Decreased partial pressure of carbon dioxide
What is the secondary response of metabolic alkalosis?
Increased partial pressure of carbon dioxide