Arterial Blood Gases Flashcards by Caley Ward | Brainscape

Q

what is the normal pH in blood?

A

7.35 - 7.45

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what is the normal PaCO2 mmHg in blood?

A

35-45

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what is the normal HCO3- in blood?

A

22-28

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what is pH acidity?

A

acidemia

< 7.4

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what is pH alkalinity?

A

alkalemia

> 7.4

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what is respiratory acidosis

A

decrease in pH

increase in PaCO2

HCO3- stays normal

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what is respiratory alkalosis

A

increase in pH

decrease in PaCO2

HCO3- stays normal

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what is metabolic acidosis

A

decrease in pH

PaCO2 stays normal

HCO3- decreases

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what is metabolic alkalosis

A

pH increases

PaCO2 stays normal

HCO3- increases

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Q

what is PaCO2

A

partial pressure of dissolved CO2 in plasma

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what is HCO3-

A

level of bicarbonate in blood

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