Renal
The renal system uses to control the acid base balance in the body
What is HCO3-?
The lungs uses this to control the acid-base balance in the body
What is CO2?
Use of biomass fuel to create energy
What is the main cause of COPD?
Blood pH greater than 7.45
What is alkalosis?
The lost of too much HCO3- from the body seen in conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis
What is metabolic acidosis?
The lungs is unable to remove CO2 from body in conditions such as pneumonia
What is respiratory acidosis?
Increase carbonic acid, decrease pH, increase CO2
What is consequence of COPD?
Excess hydrogen ions
What is acid/acidosis?
Hyperventilation to decrease CO2
What is respiratory alkalosis/compenstation?
Drowsiness, disorientation, hypoventilation, dyspnea, cyanosis
What are symptoms of respiratory acidosis?
Causes high mortality for patients with COPD
What is renal failure?
Happens when CO2 falls below 35 mmHg
Respiratory alkalosis