Flight Paramedic Lab Studies Questions And Answers

Flight Paramedic Lab Studies Questions And
Answers

How do we eliminate Bicarb By retaining it or excreting it through our Kidneys




What PH indicates acidosis <7.35




What PH indicates alkalosis >7.45




What is the formula for Bicarb Formula 0.1 x (-BE) x kg = Bicarb needed.




What are the critical ABG's PH of 7.2


PcO2 of >55

PaO2 of <60




What are some causes of metabolic alkalosis? Vomiting, too much suctioning, diuretics,

steroids, antacid poisoning, Diamox.

, Flight Paramedic Lab Studies Questions And
Answers
What are some causes of metabolic acidosis? *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)

*starvation

*anaerobic metabolism secondary to hypoxia (remember cell injury leads to lactic acid

production and accumulation)




Lab values for respiratory alkalosis PaCO2 < 35, pH >7.45




Lab values for respiratory acidosis PaCO2: >45


pH:< 7.35




For every 10 mmHg change in PaCO2, what corresponding change is expected in serum pH?

0.08. Remember the your Potassium will also be effected




Normal sodium levels Na+ 135-145 mEq/L