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met abn - puo - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
wat is the metabolic abnormality in pulmonary embolism ?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
Im not sure but is it respiratory acidosis?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
the primary defect wud be respiratory alkalosis
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
explain?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
hi raheem !
hypoxemia ---->HYPERVENTILATION -------->RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS
DEC Pao2
dec Paco2
inc PH
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
EMBOLISIM=BLOCK PULM ARTERY=DEAD SPACE=NO EXCHANGE WITH ALVEOLI=CO2 RETENTION IN BLOOD=DEC. PH=ACIDOSIS
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
I'm agree with the Respiratory alkalosis
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
@raheem
PE cause respiratory Alkalosis as exp. by puo,
Airway obstruction caused Respiratory Acidosis & u would agree the V/Q changes of P.E & airway obstruction are different from each other...
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
BUT IN KAPLAN PHYSO. MENTION THAT DEAD SPACE DUE TO THROMBUS CAUSE CO2 RETENTION?EXPLAIN PLEASE
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-19-2011
i didnt get ir properly guys!! you have high Co2 in blood, Po2 goes down so...respiratory acidosis...To compensate that patient will hyperventilate....I am confused what's the primary problem here..acidosis or alkalosis???