Acid Base Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Equation expected compensation for
Metabolic acidosis - acute
A
Change in arterial PCO2 =
1.5(HCO3) +8
2
Q
Equation expected compensation
Metabolic acidosis - chronic
A
Arterial PCO2 =
HCO3 + 15
3
Q
Equation expected compensation
Respiratory acidosis - acute
A
1 mEq/L increase in HCO3 for each 10 mm Hg increase in arterial PCO2
4
Q
Expected compensation
Respiratory acidosis - chronic
A
3.5 mEq/L increase in HCO3 for each 10 mm Hg increase in arterial PCO2
5
Q
Metabolic alkalosis compensation
A
0.7 mm Hg increase in arterial PCO2 for each 1 mEq/L increase in HCO3
6
Q
Respiratory alkalosis - acute
A
2 mEq/L decrease in HCO3 for each 10 mm Hg decrease in arterial PCO2
7
Q
Respiratory alkalosis- chronic
A
4 mEq/L decrease in HCO3 for each 10 mm Hg decrease in arterial PCO2
