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Understanding Acid/Base Balance
Marilyn F. BrownBroad Concepts:Body pH tolerated in very narrow range 7.35 – 7.45pH is defined as H+ ion concentration
The more hydrogen ions, the more ACIDICpH range roughly compatible with life is 6.8 – 7.8, but that represents a 10-fold difference in H+ ion concentration
The primary buffer is bicarbonate (HCO3-
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CO2 + H20 = H2CO3 = H+ + HCO3-
LUNGS Kidneys
Carbonic Acid
Hypoventilation = increased CO2
Hypervention = decreased CO2
Requires adequate kidney function
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So………
• pH = 7.35 – 7.45• Kidneys regulate the metabolic side of acid
base disturbances– Kidneys are slow
– Indicator is bicarbonate (HCO3-)
• Lungs regulate the respiratory side of acid base disturbances– Lungs are fast
– Indicator is carbon dioxide (CO2)• Carbon dioxide is POTENTIAL ACID
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Above the pyloric sphincter is ACID
Below the pyloric sphincter is BASE
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pH < 7.35
PaCO2 = 35 – 45 (normal)
HCO3 < 22
METABOLIC ACIDOSIS (base bicarbonate deficit)
Causes:
• lose base (diarrhea)
• gain acids
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Metabolic Alkalosis (base bicarbonate excess)
pH > 7.45
PaCO2 = 35 – 45 (normal)
HCO3 > 26
Causes:
• Lose acid (vomiting or N/G)
• Add base
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Respiratory Acidosis (carbonic acid excess)
pH < 7.35
PaCO2 > 45
HCO3 = 22 – 26 (normal)
Cause:
• Hypoventilation
•Poor O2 CO2 exchange
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Respiratory Alkalosis (carbonic acid deficit)
pH > 7.45
PaCO2 < 35
HCO3 = 22 – 26 (normal)
Cause:
• Hyperventilation
• Blow off too much CO2
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Practice Acid/Base SituationsPractice Acid/Base Situations
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pH HCO3 PaCO2 Imbalance Common Causes
7.05 5 38
7.26 24 56
7.62 45 42
7.52 24 30
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Don’t Peek!
• Try the problems first
• Objective: given a set of abg results including pH, PaCO2 and HCO3, student can correctly calculate the imbalance
• Will always be uncompensated in Med-Surg I
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pH HCO3 PaCO2
7.05 5 38
7.26 24 56
7.62 45 42
7.52 24 30
Metabolic Acidosis
Respiratory Acidosis
Metabolic Alkalosis
Respiratory Alkalosis