Acid Base Parameters Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Blood pH
A
7.35 - 7.45
2
Q
Standard HCO3-
A
23 - 25 mmol/L
3
Q
Actual HCO3-
A
24 mmol/L
4
Q
Actual pCO2
A
40 mmHg
5
Q
Base Buffer (BB)
A
Concentration of all buffer base anions which can accept protons in the blood
44 - 49 mEq/L
6
Q
Base Excess (BE)
A
Amount of Acid or Base that must be added to blood to return the pH to normal values at pCO2= 40mmHg
