ABG easy sheet compleat solution
ABG’s pH 7.35 = ACID pH 7.45 = BASE PCO2 35 – 45 mEq/L HCO3 22 – 26 mEq/L PaO2 80% - 100% Imbalance Cause S/S Intervention Respiratory Acidosis Retaining CO2 Asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary emboli, hypoventilation pulmonary edema, CNS depressants/opioids, surgery/anesthesia Hypotension, confusion, dizzy, lethargy, twitching, coma, convulsions, HA, dysrhythmias, warm/flushed skin, seizures 1. O2 2. Bronchodilators 3. Find cause 4. ABTs 5. Monitor electrolytes, ABGs 6. Narcan Respiratory Alkalosis Blowing of too much CO2 Hyperventilation, fever, hypoxia, pain, hysteria, over-ventilation Dizziness, confusion, dysrhythmias, tachypnea, numbness/tingling, convulsions, coma 1. Brown Bag 2. Antipyretic/f
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