Interpreting ABG’s Flashcards Flashcards by Nathan Justice | Brainscape

Q

When does Full Compensation occur?

A

When the pH returns to it’s normal range

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When does Partial Compensation occur?

A

If the pH is unable to normalize

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Q

What does your pH determine?

A

Determines acidosis or alkalosis

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pH: 7.475

pCO2: 37.9

HCO3: 27.8

What is this?

A

Metabolic Alkalosis

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pH: 7.50

pCO2: 27

HCO3: 24

What is this?

A

Respiratory Alkalosis

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pH: 7.31

pCO2: 35

HCO3: 21

What is this?

A

Metabolic Acidosis

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pH: 7.48

pCO2: 45

HCO3: 33

What is this?

A

Metabolic Alkalosis

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pH: 7.20

pCO2: 48

HCO3: 30

What is this?

A

Respiratory Acidosis with Partial Compensation

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pH: 7.48

pCO2: 25

HCO3: 21

What is this?

A

Respiratory Alkalosis with Partial Compensation

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pH: 7.20

pCO2: 25

HCO3: 18

What is this?

A

Metabolic Acidosis with Partial Compensation

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pH: 7.35

pCO2: 33

HCO3-: 17

What is this?

A

Metabolic Acidosis with Full Compensation

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Q

If all 3 ABG values aren’t in range =

A

Partial Compensation

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