chapter 48. quiz 3. Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis in Perioperative Medicine
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What is a common cause of acute respiratory acidosis in perioperative medicine?

  • Excessive mechanical ventilation
  • Rapid deep breathing
  • Normal respiratory drive
  • Increased dead space ventilation (correct)
  • How is acute respiratory acidosis manifested in patients in the recovery room?

  • Elevated PaCO2 (correct)
  • Decreased HCO3−
  • Sudden increase in pH
  • Fast and deep breathing
  • What does slow shallow breathing in a patient signify according to the text?

  • Chest wall or lung pathology
  • Normal respiratory function
  • Airway obstruction
  • Impaired respiratory drive (correct)
  • In perioperative medicine, what can lead to respiratory alkalosis?

    <p>excessive mechanical ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the expected value of Base Excess (BE) in the context of acute respiratory acidosis?

    <p>Zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During laparoscopy, CO2 insufflation might lead to ?

    <p>respiratory acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected baseline PaCO2 for a patient with a total CO2 of 30 mEq/L?

    <p>60 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a patient with a postoperative PaCO2 of 90 mm Hg and total CO2 of 35 mEq/L, what condition is indicated?

    <p>acute or chronic respiratory acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a cause of acute respiratory alkalosis?

    <p>Hyperventilation due to anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much does the [HCO3−] fall for every 10 mm Hg fall in PaCO2 in acute respiratory alkalosis?

    <p>2 mEq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may result in respiratory acidosis in a patient with abdominal hypertension?

    <p>Failure to ventilate due to high intraabdominal pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a patient with lactic acidosis and a lactate level of 10 mEq/L, what should the BE be?

    <p>-10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the reduction in PCO2 from baseline equate to in acute metabolic acidosis?

    <p>Magnitude of the base deficit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to PaCO2 in a multi-trauma patient with massive blood loss and lactic acidosis?

    <p>Increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected baseline total CO2 for a patient with chronic respiratory failure and PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg?

    <p>27 mEq/L (mmol/L)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    patient arrive to PACU from OR with respiratory distress, what is the first thing to do for management?

    <p>examination of the patient’s breathing pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    rapid shallow breathing suggests

    <p>chest wall or lung pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For patient with chronic respiratory failure, for intraoperative management, the etCO2 should be maintained

    <p>between 3 and 5 mm Hg of baseline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    respiratory acidosis due to patient “won’t breathe” can be due to

    <p>neurologic injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    patients with acute metabolic acidosis characterized by?

    <p>pH &lt; 7.35 with fall in PaCO2 and (HCO3−)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results in a negative base excess (BE) in the context of metabolic acidosis?

    <p>Diabetic ketoacidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using the Anion Gap (AG) in evaluating metabolic acidosis?

    <p>To differentiate hyperchloremic acidosis from other causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change in PaCO2 is typically observed in patients without COPD or chronic CO2 retention in acute metabolic acidosis?

    <p>PaCO2 &lt; 40 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a metabolic acidosis that is metabolic in origin according to the text?

    <p>[HCO3−] below 24 mEq/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if plasma lactate does not fall after fluid resuscitation?

    <p>Discontinue fluid resuscitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In lactic acidosis, why is the presence of good overall oxygen delivery and normal consumption not reassuring?

    <p>It may mask underlying conditions like bowel ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    when should D-lactate levels be measured ?

    <p>in post major abdominal surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk factor for metformin-associated lactic acidosis?

    <p>Renal impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism through which metformin may induce lactic acidosis?

    <p>impair oxidative metabolism in hepatocyte mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis?

    <p>Withdraw the drug and provide gentle rehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of lactic acidosis?

    <p>Overproduction of lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which isoform of lactate can only be produced by fermentation by bacteria?

    <p>D-lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lactate in isotonic fluids like lactated Ringer’s solution?

    <p>To act as a buffer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions does lactate metabolism lead to gluconeogenesis?

    <p>In aerobic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plasma lactate and arterial pH should be measured early in any critically ill patient—it is now a diagnostic component of

    <p>Septic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of lactic acidosis does global inadequate oxygen delivery play a significant role?

    <p>Type 1 (type A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of type 2 (type B) lactic acidosis?

    <p>Associated with cyanide poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common association with type 2 lactic acidosis?

    <p><em>Excess circulating catecholamines</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under normal conditions, the ratio of lactate to pyruvate is

    <p>less than 20:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Persistence of lactic acidosis strongly predicts

    <p>poor outcomes in acute illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of ketone bodies?

    <p>Acetone, acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of acid-base disorder can be associated with increased acetone levels in the body?

    <p>Metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of untreated ketoacidosis in a patient?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do ketone bodies play in the body during fasting or starvation?

    <p>Primary source of energy for the brain and heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the most abundant Ketone bodies

    <p>3-β-hydroxybutyrate (βOHB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During ketogenesis, acetoacetate is generated from

    <p>acetyl co-enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    in which amount the ketones are found normally in blood and urine ?

    <p>undetectable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    in starvation or low-carbohydrate diets, what is the primary ketones found in blood

    <p>3-β-hydroxybutyrate (βOHB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    in starvation or low-carbohydrate diets, what is the primary ketones found in urine

    <p>acetoacetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    dramatic increase in circulating ketones occurs. most commonly occur in

    <p>insulin deficiency (DM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The diagnosis of DKA.is confirmed by?

    <p>ABG analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may lead physicians to miss ketoacidosis in patients presenting for emergency surgery?

    <p>Elevated lactate levels resulting in search satisficing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inappropriate therapies may be administered to a patient with unresolved acidosis in ketoacidosis?

    <p>Renal replacement therapy and sodium bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key treatment requirement for all forms of ketoacidosis, including non-diabetic cases?

    <p>insulin administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what time frame can ketoacidosis of non-diabetic origin take to resolve?

    <p>Hours, and occasionally days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scenario may cause urinary ketones to increase while whole-body ketone load is falling during the resolution of ketosis?

    <p>Acetoacetate metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of administering IV dextrose in the management of DKA?

    <p>To assist ketone metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the management of DKA, what is a significant benefit of using Plasmalyte-148 compared to normal saline (NS)?

    <p>Improved blood pressure profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to measure blood ketones rather than relying solely on urinary ketone sticks for diagnosing ketoacidosis?

    <p>Urinary ketone sticks only detect acetoacetate, not all ketones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of insulin on ketone production in the context of DKA?

    <p>Suppresses ketone production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the majority of ketones exist in the body during a state of ketoacidosis?

    <p>As βOHB only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major error often made in DKA management due to misinterpretation?

    <p>Mistaking hyperchloremic acidosis for persistent ketoacidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of acidosis early in acute kidney injury (AKI)?

    <p>Chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte accounts for up to 30% of the acidosis associated with AKI?

    <p>Phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of patients with AKI in critical illness have a normal Anion Gap (AG)?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In perioperative medicine, AKI may accompany all of the following EXCEPT:

    <p>Liver failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with metabolic acidosis in AKI?

    <p>Hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is key to the diagnosis, severity, and therapeutic strategy in AKI?

    <p>Identification of metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is renal acidosis usually diagnosed?

    <p>By excluding ketones and lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key decision step regarding RRT ?

    <p>hyperkalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is hyperchloremia typically related to renal acidosis?

    <p>It accompanies renal acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a temporary control method for renal acidosis?

    <p>Sodium bicarbonate administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk associated with delaying Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in critical illness?

    <p>4.7% increase in mortality at 90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which solution was demonstrated to lead to more acidosis and hyperkalemia in anephric patients undergoing renal transplantation?

    <p>normal saline solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major excretory roles of the kidney?

    <p>Excreting more chloride than sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of renal failure in relation to chloride levels?

    <p>Chloride accumulates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate amount of chloride excretion per day to maintain electrical neutrality?

    <p>15 to 20 mmol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of isotonic saline solution (normal saline, NS)?

    <p>Chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the metabolic load increase for the kidney when administering 1 liter of NaCl 0.9% to a patient?

    <p>8 to 10-fold increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is high circulating chloride nephrotoxic according to the text?

    <p>reduced renal blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of hyperchloremia on mortality in critically ill patients with acid-base disorders, according to the text?

    <p>Mortality rates are lowest for hyperchloremic acidosis compared to lactic acidosis and SIG acidosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome difference between intravenous saline and balanced salt solutions (BSS) in surgical patients?

    <p>Intravenous saline increases the risk of blood transfusions compared to BSS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of a hyperchloremic state in relation to renal function?

    <p>Renal vasoconstriction and hypoperfusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of a before-and-after cohort study comparing chloride-rich fluids to balanced salt solutions (BSS) in an Australian ICU?

    <p>Chloride-rich fluids were associated with a 3.7% absolute increase in the risk for RRT relative to BSS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of metabolic alkalosis in perioperative patients?

    <p>Loss of chloride-rich fluids from the GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are isotonic fluids usually administered in perioperative fluid therapy?

    <p>To prevent cerebral edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge associated with acquired hypernatremia in perioperative patients?

    <p>Difficult to treat and linked to adverse outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are balanced salt solutions (BSSs) considered safer than normal saline (NS) for resuscitation?

    <p>They are less likely to cause hypernatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of metabolic alkalosis in patients with over ventilation-induced acute metabolic alkalosis?

    <p>Increased SID due to sodium gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is chloride-sensitive alkalosis, induced by sodium gain, best treated?

    <p>Administration of potassium chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion is responsible for 'chloride-sensitive' alkalosis ?

    <p>Sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the administration of large volumes of BSSs contribute to metabolic alkalosis?

    <p>ATOT dilution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may result from ineffective treatment of chloride-sensitive alkalosis?

    <p>Respiratory acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary adverse effect of not correcting chloride-sensitive alkalosis in patients during perioperative care?

    <p>'CO2 narcosis'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common single disturbance in acid-base in critically ill patients?

    <p>Hypoalbuminemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acid-base disturbance may be masked by hypoalbuminemia in critically ill patients?

    <p>Lactic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional metabolic alkalosis may be induced by prolonged respiratory failure in critically ill patients?

    <p>Alkalosis due to chloride loss in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a significant consequence of late polyuric renal failure in critically ill patients?

    <p>Contraction alkalosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In critically ill patients, what is vulnerable to significant changes and may indicate fluid shifts?

    <p>Strong Ion Difference (SID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be associated with hypercarbia-induced metabolic alkalosis in the context of respiratory failure?

    <p>Chloride loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What electrolyte imbalance may be provoked by loop diuretics like furosemide in critically ill patients?

    <p>contraction alkalosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapy may lead to a metabolic acidosis similar to that caused by ethylene glycol ingestion due to its dilution in propylene glycol?

    <p>Lorazepam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect might continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) have on a metabolic alkalosis in the presence of hypoalbuminemia?

    <p>unmask a metabolic alkalosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What electrolyte disturbance is commonly associated with the administration of isotonic saline solution (normal saline, NS) in neurosurgical patients?

    <p>Hyperchloremic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electrolyte abnormality may be treated with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors like acetazolamide?

    <p>Hypochloremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does surgery with drains placed in tissue beds contribute to electrolyte disturbances?

    <p>By increasing sodium levels through drainage fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis according to the text?

    <p>Insulin, IV fluid, and glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is hyperchloremic acidosis commonly managed based on the text?

    <p>Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3-) administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main treatment approach for acute kidney injury (AKI) according to the text?

    <p>Dialysis and ultrafiltration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3-) impact respiratory acidosis based on the text?

    <p>Exacerbates respiratory acidosis despite increased strong ion difference (SID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios can lead to increased intracellular acidosis according to the text?

    <p>Usage of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3-)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is NaHCO3- commonly used to treat hyperchloremic acidosis according to the text?

    <p>To widen the strong ion difference (SID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of NaHCO3− therapy as discussed in the text?

    <p>Improved kidney blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is contraction alkalosis typically treated according to the text?

    <p>Correcting free water deficit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible speculation for the reduction in need for renal replacement therapy with NaHCO3− therapy?

    <p>Delayed decision to start RRT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is respiratory alkalosis typically managed in the perioperative period?

    <p>Treating the underlying cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of metabolic alkalosis in critically ill patients according to the text?

    <p>Hypoalbuminemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is hypercarbic acidosis typically reversed according to the text?

    <p>Increasing tidal volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of a hyperchloremic state on renal function as discussed in the text?

    <p>Decreased glomerular filtration rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended treatment for hypochloremic alkalosis as per the text?

    <p>Correcting chloride deficit using IV solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate approach to managing hypercarbic acidosis associated with ARDS according to the text?

    <p>Tolerating hypercarbia ('permissive hypercarbia')</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis

    • Acute respiratory acidosis results from hypoventilation or increased dead space ventilation.
    • Causes of respiratory acidosis: • Excessive sedation (particularly opioids) • Partial neuromuscular blockade • Intraoperative hypoventilation • Pneumothorax • CO2 insufflation during laparoscopy
    • Blood gas analysis of acute respiratory acidosis: • pH falls dramatically • PaCO2 elevates • HCO3- rises by 1 mEq/L (mmol/L) for every 10 mm Hg (1.3 kPa) rise in PaCO2 • BE is zero

    Patients with Chronic Respiratory Failure

    • Calculate baseline PaCO2 from total CO2 on blood chemistry panel
    • Total CO2 (HCO3-) rises by 3 mEq/L (mmol/L) for every 10 mm Hg (1.3 kPa) rise in PaCO2
    • For intraoperative management, maintain etCO2 between 3 and 5 mm Hg (0.5 –1 kPa) of baseline

    Acute Respiratory Alkalosis

    • Caused by hyperventilation, either due to: • Anxiety or pain • Central respiratory stimulation (e.g., early in salicylate poisoning) • Excessive artificial ventilation
    • Blood gas analysis of acute respiratory alkalosis: • pH is above 7.45 • PaCO2 is below 40 mm Hg (5.3 kPa) • HCO3- falls by 2 mEq/L (mmol/L) for every 10 mm Hg (1.3 kPa) fall in PaCO2 • No change in BE

    Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis

    Metabolic Acidosis

    • Acute metabolic acidosis caused by: • Alteration in SID or ATOT • Alteration in the relative quantity of strong anions to strong cations
    • Characteristics of acute metabolic acidosis: • pH < 7.35 • Fall in both PaCO2 and HCO3- below the patient's baseline • Negative BE (base deficit) whose magnitude represents the net strong anion gain
    • Tools to investigate metabolic acidosis: • Anion gap (AG) • Osmolar gap • Serum creatinine • Direct measurement of anions (e.g., lactate, ketones, phosphate, albumin)

    Lactic Acidosis

    • Lactic acidosis is a marker of acute critical illness
    • Lactic acidosis occurs when the production of lactate is greater than the liver's capacity to clear it
    • Causes of lactic acidosis: • Type 1 (type A): hypovolemic/hemorrhagic shock • Type 2 (type B): despite normal global oxygen delivery and tissue perfusion
    • Lactic acidosis may develop in situations with significant regional hypoperfusion
    • Lactic acidosis is a sensitive marker of disease severity
    • Persistence of lactic acidosis strongly predicts poor outcomes in acute illness

    Ketoacidosis

    • Ketoacidosis is caused by: • Inadequate insulin • Increased glucagon • Increased cortisol • Increased catecholamines
    • Management of DKA: • Insulin administration • Resuscitation with isotonic crystalloid • Administration of IV dextrose when blood glucose falls within a "controlled" range
    • Two major mistakes in the management of DKA: • Administration of 0.9% NaCl results in hyperchloremic acidosis • Measuring urinary ketones instead of blood ketones

    Renal Acidosis

    • Renal acidosis is caused by: • AKI • Hyperchloremia • Hyperphosphatemia • UMA
    • Characteristics of renal acidosis: • Widened AG • Base deficit gap • SIG • Exclusion of ketones and lactate
    • Key decision step regarding RRT: • Uncontrolled hyperkalemia
    • Renal acidosis can be temporarily controlled by: • Administration of sodium bicarbonate • Increasing the SID### Hyperchloremic Acidosis
    • The extracellular space contains approximately 58 g of Na+ and 65 g of Cl- for a 70 kg male.
    • The body needs to excrete 30% more Cl- than Na+ to maintain the normal ratio of Na+ to Cl- (1.4:1), which is one of the major excretory roles of the kidney.
    • In renal failure, Cl- accumulates, leading to early metabolic acidosis associated with AKI.

    Metabolic Alkalosis

    • Perioperative fluid therapy is highly controversial, and the administration of isotonic fluids can result in large amounts of solute, including sodium and chloride, accumulating in the extravascular space.
    • Acquired hypernatremia is associated with adverse clinical outcomes and is difficult to treat.
    • Metabolic alkalosis is often of iatrogenic origin, particularly in perioperative patients, and can be caused by over-ventilation, sodium gain, and loss of Cl- rich fluids from the GI tract.

    Acid-Base Disturbances in Critical Illness

    • Critically ill patients may have multiple confounding acid-base disturbances that are not evident when only a single quantitative measure, such as base deficit, is employed.
    • The most common single disturbance in acid-base in critically ill patients is hypoalbuminemia, which causes a metabolic alkalosis of unpredictable magnitude.
    • Kidney injury is associated with accumulation of metabolic byproducts, leading to metabolic acidosis.

    Treating Acid-Base Disturbances

    • Acid-base disturbances are clinical indicators of disease processes that are more harmful than hydrogen ion abnormalities themselves.
    • Correcting the pH is usually unlikely to resolve the problem, except in certain circumstances, such as hyperkalemia in AKI, where acidosis is the major cause of the problem.
    • Treatment of acid-base abnormalities is determined by whether the acids are organic or mineral acids.
    • Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3-) has been used to “correct” acidosis, but its benefits are unclear, and it may have drawbacks such as sodium and volume overload, metabolic alkalosis, hypertension, and hypocalcemia.

    Specific Treatment Strategies

    • Hyperchloremic acidosis can be treated with IV sodium bicarbonate, which corrects the base deficit, but the benefit is unclear.
    • Metabolic alkalosis can be treated by correcting the chloride deficit using NS or LR, or by correcting the free water deficit using a specific formula.
    • Respiratory alkalosis can be treated by reducing minute ventilation, and hypochloremic alkalosis can be treated by correcting the chloride deficit using NS or LR.
    • Hypercarbic acidosis can be treated by increasing minute ventilation, but in ARDS, permissive hypercarbia may be necessary to avoid ventilator-induced lung injury.

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