Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Acidosis QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Respiratory acidosis occurs when the pH value decreases below 7.35 and the PCO2 level rises above 45 mm Hg. Causes may be…
Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Metabolic alkalosis occurs when the bicarbonate level rises above 27 mEq/L and the pH above 7.45. It may result from an excess…
Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis TERMS Kussmaul respirations QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Metabolic acidosis results from a deficiency in HCO3 (< 23 mEq/L) or an excess of noncarbonic acids. In metabolic…
Respiratory Regulation
Respiratory Regulation QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The respiratory system provides a quick response to an acid-base imbalance through control of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in…
Renal Regulation
Renal Regulation QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The kidneys are effective in acid-base balance because they permanently remove the hydrogen ion from the body. Though efficient, with the ability…
pH Regulation Through Buffering Systems
pH Regulation Through Buffering Systems QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Metabolic regulation of the body’s pH is controlled by proteins, carbonic acid-bicarbonate, phosphates, and the plasma potassium-hydrogen exchange. Some…
Hypomagnesemia
Hypomagnesemia TERMS Hypomagnesmia QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Hypomagnesemia is a condition that results in a magnesium blood level of < 1.5 mEq/L. Though magnesium deficiency is not frequently…
Hypermagnesemia
Hypermagnesemia TERMS Hypermagnesemia QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Hypermagnesemia occurs with a magnesium serum level greater than 2.7 mEq/L. The increased level occurs in the extracellular compartment and results…
