Portage Pathophysiology Module 5- Pulmonary System Disorders
ABG Arterial Blood Gas Normal Ranges: - pH=acid or base 7.35-7.45 PCO2=partial pressure of carbon dioxide 35-45 mm Hg HCO3=bicarbonate 22-26 mEq/L PO2=partial pressure of oxygen 80-100 mmHg Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS - - can be caused by several different conditions, all lead to similar pathologic lung changes.: Aspiration: - Near drowning, aspirating gastric contents Drugs, Toxins, and Therapeutic Agents - Free-base cocaine smoking, heroin, inhaled gases (smoke, ammonia), breathing high concentrations of oxygen, radiation
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