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Arterial Blood Gasses (ABG)

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Normal value of HCO3?
24 mEq/L
Normal value of PO2?
97 mm Hg
Normal value of PCO2?
40 mm Hg
Normal value of pH?
7.4
When is supplemental oxygen usually required?
WHEN OXYGEN SATURATION RATES FALL TO <90%
The study of blood gasses is a tool to determine what?
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ALVEOLAR VENTILATION
The body cannon carry out vital functions with oxygen saturation less than what?
<70%
When will hypoxemia occur?
WHEN THE PaO2 IS LESS THAN 80 mm Hg
WHEN THE PaO2 IS LESS THAN 80 mm Hg?
Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia?
WHEN THE PaO2 IS LESS THAN 80 mm Hg
A DECREASED AMOUNT OF CO2 IN THE BLOOD?
Hypocapnia
Hypocapnia?
A DECREASED AMOUNT OF CO2 IN THE BLOOD
AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF POTASSIUM IN THE BLOOD?
Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia?
AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF POTASSIUM IN THE BLOOD
AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF CO2 IN THE BLOOD?
Hypercapnia
Hypercapnia?
AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF CO2 IN THE BLOOD
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