ABG analysis Flashcards by Matilda Cuesta | Brainscape

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normal pH

A

7.35 -7.45

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normal PaCO2

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4.7 - 6 kPa

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what is a high PaCO2 indicating

A

respiratory acidosis > 6

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what is a low PaCO2 indicating

A

respiratory alkalosis less than 4.7

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normal HCO3

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22-26mmol/l

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what is a high HCO3 indicating

A

metabolic alkalosis

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what is a low HCO3 indicating

A

metabolic acidosis

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normal PaO2

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10-13kPa

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what does a low PaO2 indicate

A

hypoxaemia less than 10

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normal base excess

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-2 to +2

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what does a low BE indicate

A

metabolic acidosis

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what does a high BE indicate

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metabolic alkalosis

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