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Acid base balance

Physiology

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PH Lab value: 7.35-7.45
HCO3 General information Amount of bicarb dissolved in blood primarily influenced by metabolic changes
HCO3 Lab value: 22-26 (Low end acidotic, High end alkalotic)
PACO2 Lab value: 34-35 Low end alkalinity, high end acidity
How does the body compensate for Respiratory Acidosis? Kidneys retain bicarb and release H+ to increase ph
How does the body compensate for Respiratory Alkalosis? Kidneys retain H+ and excretee bicarb to decrease pH
How does the body compensate for Metabolic Alkalosis? Respirations decrease which increases in CO2 and carbonic acid, which increases bicarb and pH
What actions in the body causes Metabolic Acidosis? Decreased bicarb (from diarrhea, DKA or renal failure) causes increased carbonic acid and decreased pH
What actions in the body causes Metabolic Alkalosis? Increased bicarb (from prolonged vomiting, dialectics, antacids) causes a decrease in carbonic acid and increased pH
What is the problem if the CO2 drops below 35? Respiratory Alkalosis
What is the problem if the CO2 rises above 45? Respiratory Acidosis
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