Notes
Acid-Base Balance
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Acid
volatile: unstable acid in the body
nonvoltile: stable
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Acid:
- controls respitory rate
volatile: unstable acid in the body
nonvolatile: stable
Base:
- most important base is bicarbonate
Buffer systems:
the respiratory system buffers by blowing off CO2 (adjusting breathing to control CO2 levels)
the renal system buffers by excreting hydrogen ions and producing bicarbonate
- breathing adjusts CO2 levels to bring pH back to normal
Acidosis:
respiratory - too much acid/altered acid excretion
ex. obstructed airflow
low pH
high CO2
normal HCO3
high H+
metabolic - too much acid
ex. alcohol abuse, diarrhea, acid ingestion, low carb intake
low pH
normal CO2
low HCO3
high H+
Alkalosis:
respiratory - too little acid
ex. hyperventilation
high pH
low CO2
normal HCO3
low H+
metabolic - too little acid (bicarbonate gain)
ex. ingesting baking soda, hypokalemia, excessive IV sodium bicarbonate
high pH
normal CO2
high HCO3
low H+
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- Pharmacy Note on Acid-Base Balance, created by Analiese Blasingame on 12/02/2025.
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