Arterial Blood Gases

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General Considerations

PH = Increased - Alkalosis Decreased - Acidosis

PCO2 = Increased – Acidosis Decreased – Alkalosis

HCO3 = Increased – Alkalosis Decrease - Acidosis

A. Metabolic Acidosis

Results from RENAL FAILURE

B. Respiratory Acidosis

Results from RESPIRATORY FAILURE,

NARCOTICS,NEUROMUSCULAR DIS.

C. Metabolic Alkalosis Results from Gastric Suction,

vomiting, Long Term Steriod Therapy

D. Respiratory Alkalosis

Results from Head Trauma, Fever, Emotions, Salicylate Ingestion, Shock at an early stage