Ep30 Arterial Blood Gases (Rome)
ROME Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal pH pCO2 HCO3 Metabolic acidosis Low Normal Low Equal Metabolic alkalosis High Normal High Equal Respiratory acidosis Low High Normal Opposite Respiratory alkalosis High Low Normal Opposite
How Does Bicarb (HCO3) Increase BP?
You may have seen in a code situation a physician order Bicarb to elevate blood pressure. Generally, HCO3 is given to improve critical ABG values pH <7.2. Bicarb accounts for roughly 50% of the bodies buffering system. In a highly acidotic state pH<7.2 there is a decrease in cardiac output. This decrease will create […]