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Acidosis/Alkalosis
| Question | Answer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabolic Acidosis | Cause: Addition of acid to the body | Example: Excess aspirin ingestion, diabetic ketoacidosis, diarrhea | Measures: Low pH, Normal pCO2, Low bicarbonate |
| Respiratory Alkalosis | Cause: Excessive expulsion of CO2 by the lungs | Example: Hyperventilation | Measures: High pH, Low pCO2, Normal bicarbonate |
| Metabolic Alkalosis | Cause: Addition of base or loss of acid in the body | Example: Excessive ingestion of bicarbonate, protracted vomiting | Measures: High pH, Normal pCO2, High bicarbonate |
| Respiratory Acidosis | Cause: Failure of the lungs to adequately remove CO2 | Example: Advanced Pulmonary Disease | Measures: Low pH, Increase pCO2, Normal bicarbonate |