6. Summary of the Approach to ABGs Check the pH Check the pCO2 Select the appropriate compensation formula Determine if compensation is appropriate Check the anion gap AG=NA – (HCO3 + CL):12 If the anion gap is elevated, check the delta-delta G:G Ratio =Δ AG (12-AG) HCO3 (24-HCO3) If a metabolic acidosis is present, check urine pH Generate a differential diagnosis
7. EXPECTED CHANGES IN ACID-BASE DISORDERS From: THE ICU BOOK - 2nd Ed. (1998) [Corrected]
16. A 42 year old diabetic female Has been on insulin since the age of 13 Presents with a 4 day history of dysuria which has progressed to severe right flank pain Body temperature: 38.8C WBC of 14 000 cells/L
21. Metabolic acidosis - anion gap Is calculated as the difference between the sodium concentration and the sum of chloride and bicarbonate concentrations.
24. A 23 year old man presents with confusion A 23 year old man presents with confusion. He has had diabetes since age 12, and has been suffering from an intestinal flu for the last 24 hours. He has not been eating much, has vague stomach pain, stopped taking his insulin, and has been vomiting. His glucoseis high M 23 year old with confusion
25. Electrolytes and ABG Na+ 130 mmol/L (136-145) Cl- 78 mmol (98-106) HCO3- 10 mmol/L (22-26) pH 7.20 (7.38-7.42) PaCO2 25 mm Hg (38-42) PaO2 68 mm Hg (90-105) M 23 year old with confusion
26. Interpretation of the ABG values PaO2 =68 mm Hg Expected PaO2 for a 22 year old man PaO2 = 100 – (1/3 x 22)~ 93 mmHg Patient is hypoxemic for age M 23 year old with confusion
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28. Ventilation Is hypoxia caused by hypoventilation or primary pulmonary problem? PaCO2 Hypoventilation = high PaCO2 The A-a 02 gradient (PA-a02) Hypoventilation = normal A-a 02 gradient Primary pulmonary problem = PA-a02 increased PAO2 = FiO2 x (PB – PH2O) – PaCO2/0.8 Expected A-a gradient < (Age/4) + 4
30. The A-a 02 gradient (pA-a02) pAO2 = FiO2 x (PB – PH20) – PaCO2/R PA-a02 = PAO2 - PaO2=[150 – (1.25 x 25)] – 68 = 51 mmHg Expected A-a gradient < (Age/4) + 4 = 23/4 + 4 = 9.75 mmHg M 23 year old with confusion
31. Primary lung problem Hypoventilation can be excluded Low PaCO2 High PA-a02 Hypoxia is related to primary lung defect ? aspiration in the confusional state
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33. Case 1 A 21 y.o. male presents to the ER with confusion. Over the past several days his family reports that he had complained of nausea and anorexia. The PMH is negative. On PE the BP is 122/60, HR 110, T 37.8, RR 28. Chest is clear. Abdomen is benign. In the ED he begins to vomit and subsequent develops respiratory distress. He is intubated, and one hour later the following labs are obtained:
36. Case 2 46 y.o. female with a history of alcohol abuse presents with progressive nausea, confusion and labored breathing over 5 days. The past medical history is significant for chronic migraines and hypertension. Medications include enalapril 10 mg daily, Premarin(HRT) 0.625 mg daily and DarvocetN-100(narcotic) as needed for pain. Physical exam showed respiratory distress and postural hypotension.
42. Case 3 A 44 y.o. female with cirrhosis is admitted with fever and abdominal pain. Medications include spironolactone, furosemide, and lactulose. On exam the BP is 74/55, HR 72, T 38.3, RR 24. She is cachectic. The abdomen is tense and diffusely tender. There is 1+ leg edema.