Mark Klimeks Audio Notes Acid Base ABG’s

Acid Base ABG’s As pH goes, so does my Pt! Except for K pH ↓ Pt goes ↓ (HR, RR, all vitals) K goes ↑ pH ↑ Pt goes ↑ K goes ↓ Except for K – it does the opposite pH ↑ : Alkalosis  Seizures, hyperactivity, borborgemy (↑BS) Kausmal breathing = MacKausamal (Metabolic Acidosis breathing) Lung: Respiratory Everything else: Metabolic When you don’t know: it’s probably metabolic acidosis (It’s super common) Ventilators High Pressure Alarm  Obstructed airflow  Having to use too much pressure  Kinks, water collection in tube, mucous  Turn, cough, deep breathe Low Pressure Alarm  ↓ Resistance – machine finding job too easy  Disconnected tube  02 sensor disconnected Mark Klimek Audio Notes 2 If tube goes lower than pt level – contaminated Amino Glycosides A Mean Old Mycin Amino Glycosides only treat Mean old Infections!