Acid-Base Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Normal pH
A
7.40
2
Q
Normal Pco2
A
40 mmHg
3
Q
Normal Po2
A
> 80 mmHg
4
Q
Normal Bicarbonate
A
24 mmol/L
5
Q
[H+]
A
40 nmol/L
6
Q
Plasma anion gap
A
12 mEq/L
7
Q
4 causes of AG Acidosis
A
- Lactic acidosis: >95% shock (i.e. hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic shock, muscle exertion)
- Ketoacidosis
- Toxins
- Methanol
- Ethylene glycol
- Salicylates - Renal failure
