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02/20/2009

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Term

ABG

NORMALS

Definition

acidosis                      alkalosis  

pH 7.35-7.45

PaCo2 35-45

PaO2 80-100

HCO3 22-26

BE-2-+2

Term
causes of respiratory acidosis
Definition

anything that decrease the central respiratory drive

impaires gas exchangeat the cappillary alveoli level

impairs chest wall expantion

Term

sings and symptoms of respiratory

acidosis

Definition

decreased mentation

apprehension incooridation

restless decreased  cardiac contractility

headache

drowsiness

disorientation

coma dysrhythmias

fatigue

weakness tremors

Term
treatment of respiratory acidosis
Definition

increase alveolar ventilation

turn cough deep breath

suction

mechanical vent

correct the cause

administer o2

Term

ABGS of resp alkalosis

Definition

paco2 below <35

ph >7.45

decreased co2 indicates alveolar hyperventilation

example anxiety

Term
ABGS 0F RESP ACIDOSIS
Definition

paco2 >45

ph <7.35

Term
causes respiratory alkalosis
Definition

anxiety

hypoxemia

cns disorder

pulmonary disease

exercise

hepatic insufficiency

excessive mech vent

gram neg sepsis

MI

chf

Term

signs and symptoms

of resp alkaloisis

Definition

muscle cramps

decreased motor function          decreased O2

extreame nervousness              dyshythmias

unable to concentrate              palpatations

vertigo                      hypotension

syncope               coronary vasoconstriction

confusion

ANXIETY

seizures

Term
metabolic acidosis
Definition

ph <7.35

HCO3<22

 

Term
causes of metabolic acidosis
Definition

diarrhea

early renal faluire

 biliary/pancreatic fistulas

iv hyperalimenation

excessive amount of ns

Term
signs and symptoms of metabolic acidosis
Definition

headache

drowsiness

confusion

coma seizures

decreased cardiac contractility

hypotention hypoxia

dyshythmia

nausea vomiting muscle twitching

Term

METABOLIC ALKALOSIS

abgs

Definition

>ph 7.45

hco3 <26

Term

signs and symptoms

of metabolic alkalosis

Definition

dizziness

aggitation

seizures

hypokalemia

cardiac issues

nausea

vomiting

diahhrea

hypoventalation

 

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