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Arterial blood gas test is   performed on arterial blood to determine level of O2, CO2, pH, & HCO3, tells how well metabolic gases are being exchanged between the atmospher & the cells/tissue, gives an indication of the delivery side of perfusion  
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ABGs gives a snap shot of   the balance of metabolic & respiratory processes in the body (oxygenation & acid/base balance)  
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pH normal values   7.35-7.45  
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PaCO2 normal values   35-45  
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HCO3 normal values   22-26  
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Acid/Base balance is evaluated by   pH, PaCO2, HCO3  
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Oxygenation is evaluated by   PaO2, SaO2  
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PaO2 normal values   80-100  
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SaO2 normal values   95-100%  
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Increase breathing means   less CO2less acidhigher pH  
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Decreased breathing means   more CO2more acidlower pH  
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If you hyperventilate you   excrete CO2  
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If you hypoventilate you   retain CO2  
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pH reflects   the hydrogen ion (acid) concentration in the body  
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if too many hydrogen ions   pH decreases  
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if too few hydrogen ions   pH increases  
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Human body normal pH is   7.40, for most metabolic fuctions to work properly, the body maintains a slightly alkalotic state  
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PaO2 is the best indicator for adequacy of   alveolar ventilation/breathing  
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Base increases or decreases the pH in the body   increase the pH because the chemically "soak up" hydrogen ions  
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HCO3 is produce by   the kidneys & the red blood cells  
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The body deals with pH changes in 3 wyas   chemical buffer systemlungs aid in expelling excess CO2kidneys excrete excess through the urine  
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Respiratory acidosis results when the body   produces CO2 faster than the lungs can expel usually resulting from insufficient respiration &/or ventilation, tired, neuromuscular disease, treated with Nabicarb  
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Respiratory acidosis ABGs   pH < 7.35 PaCO2 > 45  
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Respiratory alkalosis ABGs   pH >7.45 PaCO2 < 35  
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Respiratory alkalosis results when   patient hyperventilates due to pain, anxiety, stress, ventilated patient overbreathe always evaluate for hypoxia  
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Metabolic Acidosis ABGs   HCO3 < 22  
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Metabolic alkalosis ABGs   HCO3 > 26  
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In metabolic acidosis consider if the patient is   retaining acid or making too much, or is losing base  
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In metabolic alkalosis is a difficult state to achieve consider   actions by healthcare team  
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The lungs assist in acid/base balance by   eliminating CO2 & getting O2 into the body  
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5 step process to transporting O2 (cellular level)   1. O2 into to lungs & alveoli2. O2 across alveolar membrane & into blood (respiration)3. hemoglobin available, have affinity & bind O2 for transport4. CV system (transport system) must be working & intact5. hemoglobin releases O2 for diffusion.  
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Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation curve   reflects how O2 normally jumps off of hemoglobin when the body is @ normal pH & temperature  
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2 main factors affecting dissociation curve   pH, temperature  
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PaO2 represents   the available O2 dissolved in the serum (80-100)  
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SaO2 represents   the saturation of O2 on hemoglobin (95%-100%)  
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ABGs and compensation occur   whenever the body's pH is outside the normal range, these mechanism aim to bring pH back into range so metabolism can continue as normal  
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Fully compensated ABGs occurs when   PaCO2 & HCO3 are abnormal & the pH is normal  
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2 main test to assess pulmonary function   A:a gradientP/F ratio  
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A:a gradient test assesses   O2 crossing over from alveoli to arterial blood (normal < 10mmhg)  
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P/F ratio test assesses   oxygenation status PaO2 divided by FiO2(normal 400-500)paO2/FiO2 (as a decimal)  
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Pulmonary funtion assesses   ventilatory ability & function: compliance, elasticity, respiratory muscle strength(used to determine if mechanically ventilated patients are ready to get off of ventilator)  
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Forced vital capacity measures   volumes, flow, & speed of the ventilatory cycleit is used to determine adequate ventilation  
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Negative inspiratory force measures   muscle strength & assesses how much negative pressure the patient is able to produce (normal -20cm H20)  
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Negative ispiratory force value directly relates to   diaphragmatic & intercostal muscle strength, therefore the patient's ability to draw into the lungs adequate volumes of air. Good predictor of ability to take a deep breath & cough, critical for maintaining a clear airway  
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V/Q scan evaluates   ventilation/perfusion mismatches, most commonly when a PE is suspected, have 90% accuracy rate ID PE  
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When the dissociation curve shifts to the left   blood picks up O2 more readily in the lungs but delivers O2 less readily to the tissues i.e alkalosis, hypothermia increase pH, decrease temperature, decrease pCO2  
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When the dissociation curve shifts to the right   blood picks up O2 less rapidly in the lungs but delivers O2 readily to the tissues i.e acidosis, hyperthermia, PaCO2 increases decrease pH, increase temperature, increase PCO2  
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