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COPD & ABG's

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doyoudig
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10/19/07 - 03:52 PM

What are the ABG Values in?

1. Stable Chronic COPD

2. Acute Excacerbation in a COPD Pt

ing
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10/22/07 - 09:54 AM

1. Stable Chronic COPD
--- PCO2 increase
2. Acute Excacerbation in a COPD Pt
--- PCO2 decrease

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10/22/07 - 05:25 PM

1. Stable Chronic COPD
--- PCO2 increase ( respiratory acidosis)
2. Acute Excacerbation in a COPD Pt
--- PCO2 decrease( respiratory alkalosis)

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