Arterial Blood Gases Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| pH | 7.35-7.45 <7.35 = Acid ; >7.45 = Alkaline (Base) |
| H+ | The amount determines the pH. Acids = donate H+ : Bases = accept H+ |
| PaCO2 | 35-45 mmHg >45 Respiratory Acidosis ; <35 Respiratory Alkalosis |
| PaO2 | 80-100 mmHg 60-79=Mild Hypoxemia ; 40-59=moderate ; <40=severe ; <27=death impending |
| SaO2 | 93-97% this value may indicate tissue hypoxia |
| HCO3- | 22-26 mEq/L <22=metabolic acidosis ; >26=metabolic alkalosis |
| B.E. | -2 to +2 mEq/L <-2 = metabolic acidosis ; >+2 = metabolic alkalosis |
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