Arterial blood gases Normal Values (Adult)

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pH

7.35-7.45

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pCO2

35-45 mmHg

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pO2

80-100mmHg

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HCO3

22-26 mEq/liter-> bicarb kidneys

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SaO2

95-100%

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ROME

Respiratory opposite (pH and CO2)

Metabolic equal (pH and bicarbonate)

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Respiratory Acidosis

low pH, high CO2-> hypovent.

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Respiratory Alkalosis

high pH, low CO2-> hyper

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Metabolic Acidosis

low pH, low HCO3

causes:DKA, severe diarrhea, renal failure, shock (base off the ACI)

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Metabolic alkalosis

high pH, high HCO3

causes: Severe vomiting, excessive GI suctioning, diuretics

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Fully compensated ABG

Normal pH but both CO2/HCO3 will be opposite and out of normal range

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Partially compensated ABG

All values are abnormal

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Uncompensated ABG

Abnormal pH and one other value (either CO2 or HCO3)