Question

How does acid base imbalances affects the patients hemodynamic system

Answer 1

Ans) Respiratory and circulatory dysfunctions are common findings in critically ill patients, either as primary disease or as complications of other physiological disturbances.

- Respiration, a major determinant of PaC02003E is clearly depending on the acid-base status.

- Hemodynamics, however, can also be affected significantly by acid-base disorders.

- Although management of acid- base disorders should always aim at the underlying disease, more direct correction of arterial pH can be required in order to maintain or to restore adequate circulation.

- Our purpose is to summarize the hemodynamic effects of pH disturbances, and their therapeutic implications.