acid-base disturbances
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Michelle Jocson, MSN/Ed., RN
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Identification of the specific acid-base imbalance is important in identifying the underlying cause of the disorder and in determining appropriate treatment
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Regulate the bicarbonate level in the ECF
In respiratory acidosis and most metabolic acidosis, kidneys excrete hydrogen and conserve bicarbonate to help restore balance
In respiratory and metabolic alkalosis, kidneys retain hydrogren and
excrete bicarb
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Adjusts ventilation in response to the amount of CO2 in the blood
In metabolic acidosis, respirations increase, causing greater elimination of CO2
In metabolic alkalosis, respiratory rate decreases, causing CO2 to be retained
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pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26
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Clinical disturbance characterized by low pH, and low bicarbonate (HCO3) concentration
Low pH Low HCO3
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Results from direct loss of bicarbonate- Diarrhea- Diuretics- Early renal insufficiency- TPN without bicarbonate
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Headache Confusion Drowsiness Increased respiratory rate and depth Nausea and vomiting Increased BP Cold, clammy skin
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Clinical disturbance characterized by a high pH and a high bicarbonate
high pH high HCO3
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Vomiting or gastric suction Pyloric stenosis Hypokalemia Hyperaldosteronism Cushing’s syndrome Causes decreased Calcium
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Related to hypocalcemia- Tingling of the fingers and toes- Dizziness- Hypertonic muscles- Depressed respirations- Atrial tachycardia
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Clinical disorder in which the pH is less than 7.35 and the PaCO2 is greater than 42 mmHg
Always due to the inadequate excretion of CO2 with inadequate ventilation, resulting in elevated CO2 levels
low pH high PaCO2
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Pulmonary edema Aspiration of a foreign object Atelectasis Pneumothorax Sedative overdose Sleep apnea Severe pneumonia
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Increased pulse and respiratory rate Increased BP Mental cloudiness Feeling of fullness in the head Cerebrovascular vasodilation
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Arterial pH is greater than 7.45 and the PaCO2 is less than 38 mm Hg
high pH low PaCO2
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Always due to hyperventilation Excessive “blowing off” of CO2- Extreme anxiety- Hypoxemia- Gram negative bacteremia- Inappropriate ventilator settings
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Lightheadedness Inability to concentrate Tinnitus Loss of consciousness Tachycardia Ventricular/atrial dysrhythmias