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SOPN Acid Base test3

SOPN acid base balance and ABG's test 3

QuestionAnswer
pH acid content of the blood7.35 - 7.45
PaCO2 carbon dioxide content of the blood35 - 45
PaO2 oxygen content of the blood80 - 100
HCO3 bi-carbonate content of the blood22 - 26
SaO2 percentage of hemoglobin saturated in oxygen95 - 100%
arterial blood shows the make-up of blood before it is distributed to the tissues
buffer system keeps the pH relatively constant
Buffers include: Carbonic Acid * Phosphate * Protein *
Carbonic Acid - Bicarbonate clinically the most important
two types of carbonate present in the blood carbonic acid (H2CO3)Bicarbonic acid (HCO3)
Ratio: 1 part carbonic acid to 20 parts bicarb!!!!!"if I've told you once...I've told you 20 times!"
metabolic and respiratory processes work together to keep Hydrogen (H+) levels within the normal range
regulators of acid base balance Buffers * respiratory system * renal system
Buffers Primary regulators * act IMMEDIATLY! * Present in the blood and tissues * take up or release Hydorgen (H+)
Respiratory System eliminates Carbon Dioxide (CO2) * respiratory center is found in the Medulla *
Increased breathing would affect the carbon dioxide levels how.......... INCREASE CO2 eliminated from the body DECREASE CO2 level found in the blood
Carbonic Acid Concentration controlled by the lungs (because CO2 is retained in large amounts....MORE is available to combine with H2O to form Carbonic Acid (H2CO3) YAY US!
The amount of CO2 expelled from the body is controlled by what? rate and depth of respirations
Decreased respirations affect CO2 levels in what way???? DECREASED CO2 eliminated from the body INCREASED CO2 in the blood......smarty pants!
Respiratory System response time to changes in acid base levels..... minutes to HOURS
Buffers response time to changes in acid base levels IMMEDIATLY
Bicarbonate is controlled by whom kidneys
slelctively secrets or retains bicarb depending on the body's needs kidneys
Renal System response time to change in acid base levels HOURS to DAYS! Take ya damm sweet time!
Secretes hydrogen ions (H+) and reabsorbs bicarbonate ions (HCO3) Renal system
Reabsorption and secretion of electrolytes Renal System
ABG arterial blood gases
You could obtain an acid base value by testing what? Arterial blood gases
pH overall state of the body......measure of Hydrogen concentration
pH of blood.....gimme the levels acidosis <------7.35-7.45------> alkaline
PaCO2 respiratory component measures partial pressure of CO2
PaCO2 levels, if you please. acidosis <------ 35-45 ------> alkaline
HCO3 measures all the CO2 dissolved in the blood as carbonic and bi carb.
HCO3 levels........... acidosis <------ 22-26 -------> alkaline
PaO2 80-100 mm Hg
PaO2 defination partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood
SaO2 arterial Oxygen saturation level------- 96-100% ------
How to obtain arterial blood really really really sharp stickheparinized needle blood from artery (radial or femoral will do)Put it on ice (no shot glass)send it straight to the lab - do not pass go
Respiratory levels up - pH down - PaCO2down pH up - PaCO2
Metabolic Levels up - pH up - HCO3Down - pH down - HCO3
If both respiratory and metabolic components match the pH your diagnosis could be..... mixed disorder
Carbonic acid excess or deficit is RESPIRATORY acidosis or alkalosis
BiCarbonate changes are referred to as METABOLIC acidosis or alkalosis
compensation the effort of the body to maintain a normal pH when acidosis or alkalosis occurs
Major effect of acidosis depression of the Central Nervous System
Major effect of alkalosis over excitablility of the nervous system and muscles may go into Tetany
respiratory acidosis any condition that decreases the rate of pulmonary ventilation, increases the concentration of dissolved CO2 and H ions, AND results in a build up of carbonic acid
The build up of carbonic acid and the excess of Carbon Dioxide depresses ME and what else respiratory center
effects of respiratory acidosis rapid breathing * visual disturbances * behavioral changes * confusion * drowsiness * headaches * COMA - fun for all!
Treatment of respiratory acidosis increase alveolar ventilation rate to improve exchange of CO2 and O2. Bronchodilators * Postural Drainage * Deep breathing and coughing
respiratory alkalosis causes hyperventilation
hyperventilation can be caused by anxiety, fever, hypoxia, micro-emboli, mechanical ventilation, encephalitis, hyperthyroidism, peritoneal dialysis
GOT TETANY? calcium gluconate
GOT HYPERVENTILATION? rebreathe CO2
GOT VENTILATOR? turn down setting on machine
What occurs with a deficit of Bi-carbonate? metabolic acidosis
SaO2 arterial Oxygen saturation level------- 96-100% ------
How to obtain arterial blood really really really sharp stickheparinized needle blood from artery (radial or femoral will do)Put it on ice (no shot glass)send it straight to the lab - do not pass go
Respiratory levels up - pH down - PaCO2down pH up - PaCO2
Metabolic Levels up - pH up - HCO3Down - pH down - HCO3
If both respiratory and metabolic components match the pH your diagnosis could be..... mixed disorder
Carbonic acid excess or deficit is RESPIRATORY acidosis or alkalosis
BiCarbonate changes are referred to as METABOLIC acidosis or alkalosis
compensation the effort of the body to maintain a normal pH when acidosis or alkalosis occurs
Major effect of acidosis depression of the Central Nervous System
Major effect of alkalosis over excitablility of the nervous system and muscles may go into Tetany
respiratory acidosis any condition that decreases the rate of pulmonary ventilation, increases the concentration of dissolved CO2 and H ions, AND results in a build up of carbonic acid
The build up of carbonic acid and the excess of Carbon Dioxide depresses ME and what else respiratory center
effects of respiratory acidosis rapid breathing * visual disturbances * behavioral changes * confusion * drowsiness * headaches * COMA - fun for all!
Treatment of respiratory acidosis increase alveolar ventilation rate to improve exchange of CO2 and O2. Bronchodilators * Postural Drainage * Deep breathing and coughing
respiratory alkalosis causes hyperventilation
hyperventilation can be caused by anxiety, fever, hypoxia, micro-emboli, mechanical ventilation, encephalitis, hyperthyroidism, peritoneal dialysis
GOT TETANY? calcium gluconate
GOT HYPERVENTILATION? rebreathe CO2
GOT VENTILATOR? turn down setting on machine
What occurs with a deficit of Bi-carbonate? metabolic acidosis
uncontrolled diabetes equals what metabolic acidosis
treatment for metabolic acidosis IV solution of bicarb or sodium lactate
metabolic alkalosis equals bicarb excess
what precautions should you put in place immediatly once your patient has been diagnosed as having metabolic alkalosis seizure precautions
R-O-M-E Respiratory OppositeMetabolic Equal
Overuse of antacids by the elderly causes Metabolic alkalosis
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