Question

briefly explain the four different type of Acid Base disturbance found in the human body

Breathing into brown bog would be a treatment option for which of the following acid base disturbance

Answer 1

4 types of Acid base

1)Respiratory Acidosis:- Reduced rate of respiration respiration increased amount of CO2 in the body ( increased HCO3-) the increase in H+ ions increased pH = MORE ACIDIC can occur in emphysema, asthma, pneumonia.

2) Respiratory Alkalosis:- Increased rate of respiration decreased levels of CO2 in the body ( decreased HCO3-) decrease in H+ ions increase pH = MORE ALKALINE occurs in physical trauma, anxiety related hyperventilation low attitude increases respiration rate due to lower oxygen levels.

3) Metabolic Acidosis:- High amount of H+ ions there fore increased acidity ( not due to respiratory condition) occurs in ketoacidosis, certain kidney diseases diarrhea.

Symptoms:- headache, palpitations, abdominal pain, muscle weakness etc

4) Metabolic Alkalosis:- Low H+ ion levels therefore decreased acidity.( not due to respiratory condition )

Symptoms:- abnormal sensation, tachycardia, tetany, abnormal heart rhythm.

Respiratory compensation - increased or decreased breathing rate to help pH levels.