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| Movement of gas in and out of the lungs |
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| The result of Hyperventilation |
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| The result of Hypoventilation |
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| Normal value of Arterial PaCO2 |
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| What will result in PaCO2 >45 mmHg? |
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Definition
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| What will result in Arterial PaCO2 <35 mmHg? |
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| What are the ranges of PaO2 & PaCO2 for Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)? |
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PaO2 </= 60 torr(room air, sea level)
PaCO2 >/= 50 torr (room air, seal level) |
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| What are signs of decreased PaO2? |
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Definition
- SOB (shortness of breath)
- Tachycardia (↑HR)
- Tachypnea (↑RR)
- Hypertension (↑BP)
- Cyanosis
- Confusion
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| What are signs of elevated PaCO2? |
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- Confusion
- Decreased level of consciousness (LOC)
- Complains of headache (H/A)
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