Hello, I hope this helps someone :) I'll continue to post more. Acid-Base Balance NG tube attached to low suctioning = risk of metabolic alkalosis Ph 7.43 (high), PCO2 30 (low), HCO3 22 (normal) = Respiratory alkalosis Allen's test = ulnar circulation Kusmaul's respirations = abnormally deep, regular, increased in rate Potassium > 5 can be expected in DKA metabolic acidosis COPD clients can develop respiratory acidosis If client with Gillian Barre has values of Ph 7.25 (low), PCO2 50 (high) the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis Potassium Ileostomy = risk of metabolic acidosis Antacids with bicarbonate can result in metabolic alkalosis PH Levels 7.35 – 7.45 HCO3 Levels 22 – 26 PCO2 Levels 35 – 45 O2 Saturation 96 – 100 Respiratory · Acidosis – blockages, hypoventilation, brain trauma · Alkalosis – overstimulated respiratory system, fever, hypoxia, pain, hysteria Metabolic · Acidosis – increased acids in blood or decrease in bicarbonate. DKA, aspirin, fatty diet, malnutrition, renal failure, diarrhea · Alkalosis – increased bicarbonate or decreased acids. Vomiting, diuretics, excess sodium bicarbonate, hyperaldosterone, massive transfusion. TIPS · Look at pH (High or low?) · Look at PCO2. If opposite to pH it is respiratory. · Look at HCO3 if correspondent to pH it is metabolic. · Compensation happens when pH normalizes.