2 results
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
obstruction • COPD ... , asthma, ↓ Drive ... alkalosis drive • Hypoxemia ... Vomiting D - Diarrhea ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
: - Diarrhea ... , pain, fever, hypoxia ... with associated hypoxia ... lung disease (COPD ... , OSA, Asthma, Obesity