The student would be experiencing alkalosis, as he/she is blowing off Co2 which is an acidic gas. This is known as acute alkalosis.
You need to get arterial blood gas to determine of pH of blood. normal is 7.35 to 7.45. Below 7.35 is acidosis and above 7.45 is alkalosis.
A person's breathing rate influences the level of CO2 in their blood. Breathing that is too slow or shallow causes respiratory acidosis, while breathing that is too rapid leads to hyperventilation, which may cause respiratory alkalosis.
DefinitionAcidosis is a condition in which there is excessive acid in the body fluids. It is the opposite of alkalosis (a condition in which there is excessive base in the body fluids).Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe kidneys and lungs maintain the balance (proper pH level) of chemicals called acids and bases in the body. Acidosis occurs when acid builds up or when bicarbonate (a base) is lost. Acidosis is classified as either respiratory acidosis or metabolic acidosis.Respiratory acidosis develops when there is too much carbon dioxide (an acid) in the body. This type of acidosis is usually caused by a decreased ability to remove carbon dioxide from the body through effective breathing. Other names for respiratory acidosis are hypercapnic acidosis and carbon dioxide acidosis. Causes of respiratory acidosis include:Chest deformities, such as kyphosisChest injuriesChest muscle weaknessChronic lung diseaseOveruse of sedative drugsMetabolic acidosis develops when too much acid is produced or when the kidneys cannot remove enough acid from the body. There are several types of metabolic acidosis:Diabetic acidosis (also called diabetic ketoacidosis and DKA) develops when substances called ketone bodies (which are acidic) build up during uncontrolled diabetes.Hyperchloremic acidosis results from excessive loss of sodium bicarbonate from the body, as can happen with severe diarrhea.Lactic acidosisis a buildup of lactic acid. This can be caused by: AlcoholCancerExercising vigorously for a very long timeLiver failureLow blood sugar (hypoglycemia)Medications such as salicylatesProlonged lack of oxygen from shock, heart failure, or severe anemiaSeizuresOther causes of metabolic acidosis include:Kidney disease(distal renal tubular acidosis and proximal renal tubular acidosis)Poisoning by aspirin, ethylene glycol (found in antifreeze), or methanolSevere dehydrationSymptomsSee: Metabolic acidosis or Respiratory acidosisSigns and testsArterial or venous blood gas analysisSerum electrolytesUrine pHAn arterial blood gas analysis or serum electrolytes test, such as a basic metabolic panel, will confirm that acidosis is present and indicate whether it is metabolic acidosis or respiratory acidosis. Other tests may be needed to determine the cause of the acidosis.TreatmentTreatment depends on the cause. See the specific types of acidosis.Expectations (prognosis)Acidosis can be dangerous if untreated. Many cases respond well to treatment.ComplicationsSee the specific types of acidosis.Calling your health care providerAlthough there are several types of acidosis, all will cause symptoms that require treatment by your health care provider.PreventionPrevention depends on the cause of the acidosis. Normally, people with healthy kidneys and lungs do not experience significant acidosis.ReferencesSeifter JL. Acid-base disorders. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 119.
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The normal ph of arterial blood is 7.4, that of venous blood and IF is 7.35, and that of ICF averages 7.0. The lower pH in cells and venous blood reflects their greater amounts of acidic metabolites and carbon dioxide, which combines with water to from carbonic acid, H2CO3. Whenever the pH of arterial blood rises above 7.45, a person is said to have alkalosis or alkalemia. A drop in arterial pH to below 7.35 results in acidosis or academia. Because pH 7.0 is neutral, chemically speaking 7.35 is not acidic. However, it is a higher-than -optimal H+ concentration for most cells, so any arterial pHbetween 7.35 and 7.0 is called physiological acidosis.
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alkalosis
Acidosis
respiratory alkalosis would cause metabolic acidosis
Acidosis is a condition in which the pH of the blood is lower than normal, typically due to an accumulation of acids or a loss of bases. Alkalosis is the opposite, when the blood pH is higher than normal, usually caused by excessive loss of acids or accumulation of bases. Both conditions can have serious consequences on the body's functioning and require medical intervention.
Yes. Acidosis is when the blood pH is lower than normal. Alkalosis usually results from hyperventilation, whereas acidosis results from asphyxiation.
When the pH level in blood falls below 7.35, then acidosis has occurred. On the other hand, when the pH in blood goes above 7.45, then that alkalosis has occurred. Loss of carbonic acid due to rapid breathing can cause alkalosis.
ph balance
They would have alkalosis
inbalance in ABG's
Normally 7.4 which is neutral. Lower would be an Acidosis Higher would be an alkalosis
The carbonic acid and bicarbonate in the bloodstream minimize (or buffer) any trend to acidosis or alkalosis