ABG INTERPRETATION

pH PCO2 HCO3
Respiratory
Acidosis
Respiratory
Alkalosis
Metabolic
Acidosis
Metabolic
Alkalosis
NORMAL VALUES: HYPOXEMIA
pH: 7.35-7.45 PARAMETERS:
PCO2: 35-45 mmHg <80= mild
PO2: 80-100 mmHg <60 = moderate
HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L <40 = severe

COMPENSATION CAUSES S/Sx

Increased RR, PR
Hypoventilation,
& BP, cerebral
impaired
Respiratory Kidneys retain vasodilation,
respiration
Acidosis HCO3, eliminate H ventricular
muscles, brain
fibrillation, inc.
trauma
ICP
Lightheadedness,
Respiratory Kidneys conserve numbness &
Hyperventilation
Alkalosis H, excrete HCO3 tachycardida,
dysrythmias
Increased RR,
Lungs eliminate Diarrhea, use of decreased BP,
Metabolic
CO2, conserve diuretics, DKA, nausea &
Acidosis HCO3 CHF vomiting,
hyperkalemia
Decreased RR,
Lungs hypokalemia
Vomiting,
hypoventilate to ventricular
Metabolic gastric
increased PCO2, disturbances,
Alkalosis secretion,
kidneys conserve hypocalcemia,
diuretic therapy
H to excrete HCO3 tingling sensation
& numbness