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Title: Metabolic/Respiratory Alkalosis/Acidosis Post by: kkwill on Oct 14, 2014 Could someone please explain the differences between metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, and respiratory alkalosis?
Title: Re: Metabolic/Respiratory Alkalosis/Acidosis Post by: alovejones on Oct 14, 2014 Try watching this video youtube.com/watch?v=CpHPd7MYZgI
Title: Re: Metabolic/Respiratory Alkalosis/Acidosis Post by: celosia23 on Oct 14, 2014 Acidosis and alkalosis are acid-base balance issues. I remember it this way:
ROME R-Respiratory O-Opposite M-Metabolic E-Equal First, know your normal values: pH = 7.35 - 7.45 CO2 = 35 - 45 HCO3 = 21-26 Then look at pH: pH<7.35 = acidosis pH>7.45 = alkalosis Next, look at CO2. If it is either high or low, it is RESPIRATORY Then, look at the HCO3. If it is high or low, then it is METABOLIC. Compensation is an added part of this. 2 abnormal values = uncompensated 3 abnormal values = partially compensated If the pH is normal, it is always FULLY COMPENSATED. |