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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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/Chronic renal failure ... , pain, fever, hypoxia ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... with associated hypoxia ... lung disease (COPD
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
to respiratory acidosis ... acute respiratory failure ... phosphorus is seen in COPD ... patients with COPD ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
and metabolic acidosis ... consider infarction, hypoxia ... include heart failure ... bronchitis, and COPD ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary