| A | B |
|---|
| Fully compensated blood gas | ph is normal and other two numbers are not |
| SaO2 | Measured by pulse oximetry. Normal 95% and above |
| Pa02 | Normal 80-100mm Hg. Measured by ABGs |
| Partially compensated blood gas | All three values are abnormal |
| Uncompensated blood gas | ph and one other value is abnormal. |
| Hypoventilation | Cause of respiratory acidosis |
| Hyperventilation | Cause of respiratory alkalosis |
| Metabolic acidosis | Caused by low bicarbonate level or excess acid, associated with DKA, Renal failure, ASA, or alcohol toxicity. |
| Metabolic alkalosis | Caused by loss of acid or excess bicarb associated with losses from GI suctioning |
| Respiratory acidosis | Results from excess CO2 associated with chest trauma, pneumonia or narcotic excess |
| Respiratory alkalosis | Results from loss of CO2, commonly associated with hyperventilation. |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | Airflow diminished secondary to obstruction of oropharyngeal airway. |
| Loud snoring, excess daytime sleeepiness, morning headache | Symptoms of sleep apnea |
| Polysomnography | Study for evaluating fo sleep apnea |
| Rust colored sputum | Frequently associated with bacterial pneumonia |
| PCP | Pneumonia associated with immunocompromised patients |
| Aspiration pneumonia | Associated with aspiration of GI contents. |
| Barrel chest | Assessment finding associated with emphysema |
| Egg allergy | Contraindication for influenza vaccines |
| Cor Pulmonale | Right sided heart failure frequently associated with chronic bronchitis |
