Normal pH within the blood can range between 7.35 and 7.45 arterial and venous is 7.32 thru 7.42. Normal HCO3 for arterial is 22 thru 26 mEq/liter and venous is 19 to 25 mEq/liter with PCO2 normal for arterial 35 thru 45 mm Hg and venous 38 thru 52 mm Hg. Normal PO2 is 80 to 100mm Hg for arterial and venous is 28 thru 48 mm Hg. Acidosis can affect the central nervous system within the body and left untreated can lead to death. Alkalosis affects the central nervous system which can cause muscle spasm, seizure activity, and can result in death if left untreated. Having a balanced acid base homeostasis is vital for the body to maintain harmony. In this paper we will be discussing respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis the causes and treatments needed to maintain a healthy body and if age can disturb the acid-base balance. Let us first discuss respiratory acidosis and what some of the common causes are.
Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory acidosis is also known as respiratory failure. Respiratory acidosis is when the pH of the blood decreases which makes the blood have too much acid. Respiratory …show more content…
We have also discussed that the kidney and lungs play a vital part in maintaining homeostasis. The elderly or aged individuals are more likely to develop kidney lung problems/diseases which will make this age group more likely to develop a pH imbalance. When the aged develop kidney and/or lung diseases the medical treatments such as diuretic can also cause an imbalanced homeostasis. One must remember that the elderly has approximately forty-five percent water within the body while adults have sixty-five percent and infants have up to seventy-three percent. While the elderly already having less water within the body which will make the kidney and lungs work harder, and then adding diseases to the equation only paints a picture of problems for the body to maintain homeostasis (Frassetto,
Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory acidosis is also known as respiratory failure. Respiratory acidosis is when the pH of the blood decreases which makes the blood have too much acid. Respiratory …show more content…
We have also discussed that the kidney and lungs play a vital part in maintaining homeostasis. The elderly or aged individuals are more likely to develop kidney lung problems/diseases which will make this age group more likely to develop a pH imbalance. When the aged develop kidney and/or lung diseases the medical treatments such as diuretic can also cause an imbalanced homeostasis. One must remember that the elderly has approximately forty-five percent water within the body while adults have sixty-five percent and infants have up to seventy-three percent. While the elderly already having less water within the body which will make the kidney and lungs work harder, and then adding diseases to the equation only paints a picture of problems for the body to maintain homeostasis (Frassetto,