Respiratory acidosis Flashcards
1
Q
How do we identify
A
Decrease in pH and increase PCO2 from a blood gas analaysis.
2
Q
Causes
A
Hypoventilation:
-UAO
-Pneumonia
-Pneumothorax
-Drugs
etc
3
Q
Findings of acute condition
A
PCO2 high and Increased H+ and HCO3 WRI
4
Q
Compensation
A
Intracellular buffers
Renal retention of HCO3 if it is chronic
5
Q
Renal mechanism of acid secretion and HCO3 conservation
A
-Slow process takes a few days
-Increased bicarb resorption associated with decreased Cl resorption (hypochloremia and hyperbicarbonatemia
6
Q
Chronic Findings
A
Decreased pH
Increased H
Increased PCO2
Increased HCO3
