Flight Paramedic Lab Studies Exam

Flight Paramedic Lab Studies Exam How long is an ABG panel reliable - answer30 minutes Normal PH - answer7.35-7.45 Normal bicarb - answer22-26 Normal PCO2 - answer35-45 mmHg Normal PAO2 - answer80-100 Normal SAO2 - answer94-100 Normal FiO2 - answer21% normal base excess - answer-2 to +2 Normal MAP - answer70-110 mmHg How do we eliminate Bicarb - answerBy retaining it or excreting it through our Kidneys What PH indicates acidosis - answer7.35 What PH indicates alkalosis - answer7.45 What is the formula for Bicarb - answerFormula 0.1 x (-BE) x kg = Bicarb needed. What are the critical ABG's - answerPH of 7.2 PcO2 of 55 PaO2 of 60 What are some causes of metabolic alkalosis? - answerVomiting, too much suctioning, diuretics, steroids, antacid poisoning, Diamox. What are some causes of metabolic acidosis? - answer*renal failure (decreased production of HCO3 as well as decreased excretion of H+ ions) *severe diarrhea (increased loss of HCO3) *lactic acidosis (increased production of acids) *asprin toxicity (AKA : ASA Toxicity)