ABG Flashcards

1
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Metabolic Acidosis Causes

A

DKA
Renal failure
Shock
Severe diarrhea

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Metabolic Alkalosis Causes

A

Severe Vomiting
Diuretics
Excessive GI suctioning
Excessive NaHC03

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3
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Respiratory Acidosis Causes

A

Hypoventilation
COPD
Airway obstruction
Sedative overdose

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4
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Respiratory Alkalosis Causes

A

hyperventilation (pain, anxiety)
mechanical ventilation (A/C)

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5
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ROME

A

Respiratory
*Opposite
Alkalosis ↑ pH ↓ PaCO2
Acidosis ↓ pH ↑ PaCO2

Metabolic
*Equal
Acidosis ↓ pH ↓ HCO3
Alkalosis ↑ pH ↑ HCO3

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6
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fully compensated

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pH normal,
CO2 and HCO3 abnormal

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7
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partially compensated

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all abnormal

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8
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Uncompensated

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pH & either Co2 or HCO3 abnormal

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