pH < 7.35
HCO3- < 22 mEq/L
Causes
Low tissue perfusion
DKA
Symptoms
Hyperventilation
to blow off and try
to compensate
Interventions
If DKA insulin
Monitor K+ levels
Monitor ABGs
Sodium bicarbonate
HCO3- < 22 mEq/L
Low tissue perfusion
DKA
Hyperventilation
to blow off and try
to compensate
If DKA insulin
Monitor K+ levels
Monitor ABGs
Sodium bicarbonate