Normal ABG Values
 Sodium: 135 – 145 mEq/L
 Potassium: 3.5 – 5.5 mEq/L
 Calcium: 8.5 – 10.9 mEq/L
 Chloride: 95 – 105 mEq/L
 Magnesium: 1.5 – 2.5 mEq/L
 Phosphorus: 2.5 – 4.5 mEq/L
Ph: 7.35-7.45
paCO2(respi): 45-35
HCO3(metabolic: 22-26
R-O-M-E
Respiratory-Opposite
Metabolic- Equal
When:
Respiratory
Ph is UP- paCO2 is DOWN = ALKALOSIS
Ph is DOWN- paCO2 is UP= ACIDOSIS
Metabolic
pH is UP- paCO2 is UP= ALKALOSIS
Ph IS DOWN- paCO2 is DOWN= ACIDOSIS