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above 7.38 and below 7.42
Crit = below 7.3
above 7.6 |
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| Why do people with COPD get metabolic alkalosis? |
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| They breath poorly => can't blow off CO2 levels = > acidosis => gastroenteritis => vomiting => throw up gastric acid => result metabolic alkalosis |
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| What are the panic values of HCO3-? |
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| What are the values from pCO2? |
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N = 35-45
= crit: below 20 to above 70
Think smoking, start at 20 die at 70; smoking women are at their uglies at 35-45. |
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+ electric sensations around mouth, hands and feet
+ lightheadness, weakness
+panic attacks |
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Definition
| low pCO, less acid, inceases pH to 7.5 |
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| low pCO2, HCO3 normal or low |
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Definition
| hyperventilation causes pCO2 to decrease, which lowers acid, which raises pH, kidneys produce more bicarb to compensats\e |
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| What are the causes of respiratory alkalosis? |
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A: hypoxia (low O2: hypotension, hyperventilation, high altitude)
B: CNS problems: (pregnancy, gram negative sepsis, cirrhosis, tumors, drug overdose
C: PE or pulmonary edema, interstitial lung disease |
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