Critical Care Paramedic Exam || Complete Version 2024

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Normal pH 7.35-7.45 Normal CO2 35-45 Normal HCO3 22-26 (good dating age) Normal PaO2 80-100 Normal SaO2 > 95% Base (deficit/excess) (-2) - (+2) Buffer systems: Bicarb reaction time seconds Bu... ffer systems: Lungs reaction time minutes Buffer systems: Kidneys reaction time hours to days Minute volume calculation Tidal volume x respiratory rate pCO2 >45 acidotic pCO2 <35 alkalotic HCO3 <22 acidotic HCO3 >26 alkalotic base deficit of < -4 indicator for the potential need for blood transfusion base deficit of < -19 indicates poor outcome (death likely) base deficit replacement formula 0.1 x (-BE) x patient weight in kg = bicarb needed PO2 of 60 is roughly equivalent to a SaO2 of 90% critical pH for intubation < 7.2 critical pCO2 for intubation > 55 critical pO2 for intubation < 60 number one cause of metabolic acidosis [Show More]

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