Download - MLAB 2401: C LINICAL C HEMISTRY K ERI B ROPHY -M ARTINEZ Disorders of Acid-Base Imbalance
MLAB 2401: CLINICAL CHEMISTRYKERI BROPHY-MARTINEZDisorders of Acid-Base Imbalance
ACID-BASE IMBALANCES
• pH< 7.35 = acidosis/acidemia• pH> 7.45 = alkalosis/alkalemia
• The body responds to imbalances by compensation
• If balance is fully restored to 20:1 , it is termed complete
• If balance is still outside of normal limits it is termed partial
COMPENSATION
Respiratory compensation Occurs when underlying problem is metabolic See changes in pCO2
Body responds by hyper or hypoventilation
Metabolic Compensation Occurs when underlying problem is respiratory See changes in bicarbonate concentration Body responds by activating renal mechanisms
ACID-BASE IMBALANCE
Four categories
Metabolic AcidosisMetabolic AlkalosisRespiratory AcidosisRespiratory Alkalosis
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METABOLIC VS RESPIRATORY
Metabolic KIDNEY Effects base= bicarbonate
Respiratory LUNGS Effects acid= carbonic acid
METABOLIC ACIDOSIS
Bicarbonate deficit : blood concentrations of bicarb drop below 22mEq/L
Results in: pH drop Decrease in 20:1 ratio Causes of:
Loss of bicarbonate through diarrhea or renal dysfunction Accumulation of acids (lactic acid or ketones) that exceed
rate of elimination Failure of kidneys to excrete H+
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SYMPTOMS OF METABOLIC ACIDOSIS Headache, Rapid and deep breathing Lethargy Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Coma Death
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COMPENSATION FOR METABOLIC ACIDOSIS Respiratory
Primary mechanism Increased ventilation
CO2 blown off
Renal Excretion of hydrogen ions if possible Reabsorption of bicarbonate
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METABOLIC ALKALOSIS Bicarbonate excess - concentration in blood is
greater than 26 mEq/L Results in: pH increase Causes of:
Loss of acid-rich fluids Excess vomiting = loss of stomach acid Certain diuretics
Addition of base to the body Excessive use of alkaline drugs Heavy ingestion of antacids
Decrease of base elimination Endocrine disorders ( Cushing’s syndrome)
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COMPENSATION FOR METABOLIC ALKALOSIS Respiratory
Primary mechanism Hypoventilation
Increased retention of CO2
Limited by hypoxia ( no oxygen)
Alkalosis most commonly occurs with renal dysfunction, so can’t count on kidneys to excrete excess bicarbonate
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SYMPTOMS OF METABOLIC ALKALOSIS Respiration slow and shallow Hyperactive reflexes ; tetany Often related to depletion of electrolytes Atrial tachycardia Dysrhythmias
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RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS
• Increased carbonic acid as indicated by increased pCO2
• Results in: decreased pH
• Causes of:– Problems within the respiratory system
– Organs- lungs– Obstruction in the airway or restriction of gas
exchange– Obstructive emphysema– Pulmonary edema/ pulmonary disease
– Depression of respiratory center in brain that controls the breathing rate– Drugs– Stroke, Coma
COMPENSATION FOR RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS
KidneysPrimary mechanismEliminate hydrogen ionsRetain bicarbonate ions
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS Breathlessness Restlessness Lethargy and disorientation Tremors, convulsions, coma Respiratory rate rapid, then gradually depressed Skin warm and flushed due to vasodilation caused
by excess CO2
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RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS
• Decrease carbonic acid indicated by decreased pCO2
• Most common acid-base imbalance
• Results in: increased pH
• Causes of:• Hypoxemia• Stimulation of the Respiratory Center:
RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS Hypoxemia
Pulmonary disease Congestive heart disease Severe anemia High-altitude exposure
Conditions that stimulate respiratory center: Acute anxiety Salicylate intoxication Cirrhosis Gram-negative sepsis Hyperventilation syndrome
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COMPENSATION FOR RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS
• Kidneys• Primary mechanism• Conserve hydrogen ion• Excretion of bicarbonate ion
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SUMMARY OF ACID-BASE DISORDERS
PRIMARY ACID/BASE DISORDERS
pCO2 pH HCO3 Base Excess
Uncompensated acidosis
N D D D
Uncompensated alkalosis
N I I I
Partiallycompensated acidosis
D D D D
Partiallycompensated alkalosis
I I I I
CompensatedAcidosis/alkalosis
I/D N I/D I/D
Disturbance Primary Abnormality Compensation CauseMetabolic Acidosis
Excess endogenous acid depletes bicarbonate
Hyperventilation lowers pCO2,Kidney excretes excess H+ and forms more HCO3
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Renal failureKetosisIncreased lactic acidDiarrhea
Respiratory Acidosis
Inefficient excretion of CO2 by the lungs
Formation of excess HCO3
- by kidneyChronic pulmonary Diseases (COPD), such as emphysemaAcute problems, such as pneumonia, airway obstruction, drugs such as opiates, congestive heart failure
Metabolic Alkalosis
Excess plasma bicarbonate
Kidneys excrete excess HCO3
- and form less
HCO3- and NH4,
Lungs hypoventilate
Loss of gastric juiceChloride depletionHypokalemiaIncreased corticosteroidIncreased ingestion of antacids
Respiratory Alkalosis
Hyperventilation lowers pCO2
Increased excretion of bicarbonate by kidney
Hyperventilation, such as with severe anxiety, fever, head injuriesStimulation of resp. center by drugs Central nervous system diseases
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