Pathophysiology: A Practical Approach notes

Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 4 Exam Latest 2022 Normal Blood Gas Values - - pH: 7.35 - 7.45 PaO2: 80 - 100 mmHg PaCO2: 35 - 45 mmHg ventilation - - ability to clear CO2 oxygenation - - the process of delivering oxygen to the blood causes for CO2 increase - - -CO2 is being produced but not being exhaled quickly enough -increase in CO2 by increased metabolism like fever or exercise -PaCO2 in ABG is increased therefore pH decreases -as CO2 accumulates, peripheral and central chemorecep...

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