ABGs Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is normal pH
7.35 - 7.45
What is an acidic pH
Below 7.35
What is an alkalotic pH
Above 7.45
What is a normal Co2 level
35-45
What is an acidic Co2
Above 45
What is an alkalotic Co2
Below 35
What is a normal bicarb (HCo3)
22-26
What is an acidic bicarb (HCo3)
Below 22
What is a alkalitic bicarb
Above 26
What’s does the acronym ROME mean
Respiratory
Opposite
Metabolic
Equal
What does Co2 represent
Respiratory
What does HCO3 represent
Metabolic
When Co2 is high and pH is low what issue do we have
Respiratory acidosis
When Co2 is low and pH is high what issue do we have
Respiratory alkalosis
When HCO3 is low and pH is low what issue do we have
Metabolic acidosis
When HCO3 is high and pH is high what issue do we have
Metabolic alkalosis
Full compensation means pH should be what
Normal
If there is partial compensation what should our HCO3 be to indicate this
Abnormal
Uncompensated means that two parts are abnormal but the third is what
Normal
What is absolute normal pH
7.40
