Acid/Base Disorders

Acid/Base Disorders

1. Metabolic Acidosis

   • Increased Anion Gap
     • DR SLIME
   • Normal Anion Gap
     • Diarrhea
     • RTA
       • RTA Type I
         • Impaired H+ Pump
       • RTA Type II
         • Impaired Bicarbonate Reabsorption
       • RTA Type IV
         • Aldosterone Deficiency

2. Metabolic Alkalosis

   • GI Causes
     • Vomiting
     • NG Suction
   • Renal Causes
     • Aldosterone Excess
     • Hypokalemia
     • Diuretics

3. Respiratory Acidosis

   • Inhibit Medullary Respiratory Center
   • Lung disease/ Impaired Gas Exchange
   • Upper Airway Obstruction
   • Chest Wall/ Muscle disorder

4. Respiratory Alkalosis

   • Hypoxemia
   • Pulmonary Disease
   • Direct Stim of CNS Respiratory Center
     • Hyperventilation
     • Neurologic Disorders
     • hepatic failure