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What two atoms do the buffering system absorb?
H+ and OH-
What are the two most important intracellular buffers?
Phosphate and proteins
What is the normal level of pH
7.35-7.45
pH levels <7.35
Alkalemia
pH levels >7.45
Acidemia
What are the normal levels of PcC02?
35-45
PaCO2 >45
Respiratory acidosis - resp depressions, comensated metabolic alkalosis
PaC02 <35
Respiratory Alkalosis - compensated metabolic acidosis
PaC02 Normal
Normal metabolic process - lungs cannot compensate
What is the normal range for HC03?
22-26
HC03 >26
Metabolic alkalosis
HC03 <22
Metabolic acidosis or compensated respiratory alkalosis
What are causes of metabolic alkalosis
prolonged vomiting
GI suctioning
excessive bicarbonate intake
hyperaldosteronism
diuretic therapy
What are causes of metabolic acidosis
Hypoxemia
renal failure
diabetic ketoacidosis
What are causes of repiratory acidosis
Carbon dioxide excess
Airway obstruction
What are causes of respiratory alkalosis
Fever
Anemia
high altitudes
hesteria
cirrhosis
gram negative sepsis
Hyperventilation
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kchardy
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168717
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Acid and Base Disorders
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Acid and Base disorders and balance
Updated
2012-09-03T19:46:10Z
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