Importance of Blood Gas Analyzers
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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?

<p>buffering by chemical means, respiration, excretion into the urine by kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of a sudden change in pH and pCO2?

<p>cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular hypotension, death</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of a sudden change in pH and pO2?

<p>Cardiac arrhythmias, ventricular hypotension, and even death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the body respond to changes in carbon dioxide concentration?

<p>Blood responds to changes in carbon dioxide concentration in seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three physiological mechanisms that deal with blood pH deviation?

<p>Buffering by chemical means, respiration, and excretion into the urine by kidneys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pH range of the extracellular fluid?

<p>7.35 to 7.45</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do blood gas analyzers play in clinical medicine?

<p>They play a crucial role in determining the acid-base balance in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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