Blood-gas analysis and the assessment of acid-base status.
In this article the more common kinds of acid-base disorders have been discussed. To accurately assess the kind of acid-base disturbance found in a patient, the clinician must know the arterial pH, PaCO2, and the [HCO-3] in arterial blood. Acid-base disturbances are associated with fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Potassium balance is often upset in acid-base disturbances. Accurate determination of K+ balance requires serial or repeated determinations of plasma K+ concentration as well as careful clinical monitoring.
D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000097:blood* / Q000145:classification; D000138:Acidosis / Q000097:blood; D000142:Acidosis, Respiratory / Q000097:blood; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000097:blood; D000472:Alkalosis, Respiratory / Q000097:blood; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000097:blood; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood
D001639:Bicarbonates; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D011188:Potassium