10 Questions
What are the parameters measured by blood gas analyzers?
pH, pCO2, pO2
What is the normal pH range of the extracellular fluid?
7.35 to 7.45
What does a pH above 7.45 indicate?
alkalosis
What are the three physiological mechanisms that deal with blood pH deviation?
buffering by chemical means, respiration, excretion into the urine by kidneys
What are the potential consequences of a sudden change in pH and pCO2?
cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular hypotension, death
What are the potential consequences of a sudden change in pH and pO2?
Cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular hypotension, and even death.
How does the body respond to changes in carbon dioxide concentration?
Blood responds to changes in carbon dioxide concentration in seconds.
What are the three physiological mechanisms that deal with blood pH deviation?
Buffering by chemical means, respiration, and excretion into the urine by kidneys.
What is the normal pH range of the extracellular fluid?
7.35 to 7.45
What role do blood gas analyzers play in clinical medicine?
They play a crucial role in determining the acid-base balance in the body.
Learn about the significance of blood gas analyzers in measuring the pH, pCO2, and pO2 of body fluids, and how these parameters are crucial for determining acid-base balance and preventing severe health complications.
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