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1
Q

Normal pH

A

7.35-7.45

2
Q

Acidotic

A

below 7.35

3
Q

Alkalotic

A

above 7.45

4
Q

When we hypoventilate we are..

A

retaining co2

5
Q

When we are hyperventilating we are..

A

eliminating CO2

6
Q

What causes respiratory acidosis

A

Retention of Co2

  1. Mid abdominal incision
  2. Narcotics
  3. Sleeping pills
  4. Pneumothorax
  5. Collapsed lungs
7
Q

What causes respiratory alkalosis

A
  1. Hyperventilation
  2. Being hysterical
  3. Acute Aspirin Overdose
8
Q

What causes metabolic acidosis

A
  1. DKA- the cells starving for glucose therefore will break down protein and fat to produce ketones; ketones are acidotic
  2. Starvation
  3. Renal Failure
  4. Severe Diarrhea
9
Q

What causes metabolic alkolosis

A
  1. Loss of upper GI contents
  2. Too many antacids.. too much base
  3. Too much IV bicarb