ABG's
When the body is able to use buffer systems to achieve acid/ base balance
What is compensation?
pH 7.22 pCO2 35, HCO3 18
What is uncompensated metabolic acidosis?
This intervention can be performed by any caregiver for patients with orthopnea
What is elevating HOB/ reposition in high fowler's?
The body does this to compensate for increased oxygen demands
What is tachypnea?
pH 7.31, CO2 51, HCO3 24
What is Uncompensated Respiratory Acidosis?
This buffer systems responds slower over 2-3 days to correct abnormalities
What are the kidneys/ renal system?
pH 7.60 pCO2 30, HCO3 22
What is uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?
This intervention is necessary to prevent drying of secretions.
What is humidification?
Term used when additional muscles are needed to support breathing such as abdominal muscles, sternocleidomastoid, scalene, and pectoralis
What is accessory muscle use?
pH 7.21, CO2 37, HCO3 15
What is Uncompensated Metabolic Acidosis?
COPD patients develop this when hyperoxygenated
What is Hypercapnia/ respiratory acidosis?
pH 7.19 pCO2 35, HCO3 17
What is uncompensated metabolic acidosis?
This intervention can be performed prior to suctioning for the patient to tolerate better
What is hyperoxygenation?
This high pitched respiratory sound can be the result of upper airway obstruction such as in anaphylaxis and choking
What is stridor?
pH 7.49, CO2 56, HCO3 40
What is Partially Compensated Respiratory Acidosis?
This abnormality is a result of sepsis
What is metabolic acidosis?
pH 7.33, pCO2 67, HCO3 27
What is partially compensated respiratory acidosis?
This intervention provides rescue breathing when breaths are absent or inadequate
What is bag valve mask ventilation or bagging?
This sign of decompensation can be the result of lack of oxygen to the brain
What is altered mental status?
pH 7.29, CO2 32, HCO3 14
What is Partially Compensated Metabolic Acidosis?
This parameter assesses oxygenation and is calculated by dividing the PaO2 by the FiO2, commonly used in the diagnosis of ARDS
What is P/F ratio?
ph 7.35 CO2 32, HCO3 17
What is fully compensated metabolic acidosis?
This intervention allows you to check airway patency, as well as clear secretions from the airway
What is passing the suction catheter or suctioning?
The unintentional flow of saliva from the mouth that can be the result of airway obstruction, neurological conditions, or other conditions that impair oral muscle control or lead to difficulty swallowing
What is Drooling?
pH 7.36, CO2 47, HCO3 28
What is Fully Compensated Respiratory Acidosis?