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Alkalosis and Acidosis

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s/s of Resp Alkalosis   show
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show increased pulse and respiratory rate; headache & dizziness; decreased LOC, confusion; muscle twitching;  
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s/s of CHRONIC Resp Acidosis   show
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show acute reduction of carbon dioxide; hyperventilation is the primary cause of resp alakalosis: hypocarbia/hypocapnia; pH of above 7.45; fewer H+ (hydrogen ions)  
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show inadequate ventilation and subsequent retention of carbon dioxide: hyperventilation: hypercarbia/hypercapnia; pH below 7.35: more H+ (hydrogen ions)  
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show hyrdogen ion concentration in blood (most common measure is arterial blood); relationship of Bicarbonate (HCO3) to Carbonic Acid (H2CO3); regulated by chemical, respiratory, and renal mechanisms  
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Abnormal Range= Respiratory Acidosis   show
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show pH= more than 7.45 PCO2 less than 35 mmHg  
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Causes of Respiratory Acidosis?   show
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show Pulmonary causes: acute asthma; pulmonary vascular disease; pneumonia Non pulmonary causes: aspirin toxicity; fever; metabolic acidosis; fear/anxiety; inflammation of CNS; gram neg septicimia; hepatic failure; medications (progesterone, epinephrine)  
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