ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES
The delta gap is different from the delta ratio (delta-delta) but is used for similar purposes. The advantage of using the Delta Gap over the Delta Ratio is that the delta gap equation can be simplified to be used with limited data and without a bicarbonate level.B...
ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES
The following video goes over several examples of acid-base disorders. More Questions
ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES
Notice that on the x-axis (pH), 7.4, normal pH is in the middle. Notice that it crosses the y-axis (bicarb), at 24. That location with coordinates of 7.4 on the x-axis and 24 on the y-axis is called normal. Notice that the graph is like three intersecting...
ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES
There are four primary disorders; if you count the acute and chronic phases of the respiratory disorders. Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis (Acute and Chronic) Respiratory Alkalosis (Acute and Chronic) From the Henderson Hasselbach equation,...
ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES
“The base excess is another surrogate marker of metabolic acidosis or alkalosis. A high base excess (> +2mmol/L) indicates that there is a higher than normal amount of HCO3- in the blood, which may be due to a primary metabolic alkalosis or a...
ACID-BASE DISTURBANCES
ABG: pH / PaCO2 / PaO2 / HCO3- / Oxygen Sat / Base Excess Normal ABG values pH: 7.35-7.45 PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg (Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood) PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg (Partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood) HCO3: 21-27 mEq/L (Bicarbonate) Oxygen...
