mark k #1

it is metabolic

if the pH and bicarb are in both directions,

it is respiratory

if the pH and bicarb are in opposite direction,

acidosis

if the pH is <7.35, it is

alkalosis

if the pH is >7.45, it is

potassium

as the pH goes, so does my patient except

borborygmi

medical term for increased bowel sounds

obtunded

medical term for lethargy

MAC kussmaul

kussmaul respirations are seen in metabolic acidosis

respiratory

if it is lung, then it is

over ventilating

__ means alkalosis

under ventiling

__ means acidosis

metabolic alkalosis

if it is gastric vomiting or suction, then it is

metabolic

if it’s not lung, then it is

obstruction

for high pressure alarm think

disconnection

for low pressure alarm think