PH REGULATION AND ACID BASE BALANCE
DR SAKINA ,MBBS,M.D
SENIOR LECTURER ,MSU
OUT LINE
 Introduction to Acid base balance
 Review- Importance of Ph
 Buffer System
 Respiratory regulation of Ph
 Acidosis and Alkalosis
 Blood gas analysis
2
PH REVIEW
pH
If [H+] is high
If [H+] is Low
• p stands for power and
• H for hydrogen ion conc.
• the solution is acidic; pH
< 7
• the solution is basic or
alkaline pH > 7
Basic
pH neutral
Acidic
Death
Normal and abnormal
pH ranges of blood
pH’s of common
substances
Death
Acidosis
Normal
Alkalosis
8.00
7.45
7.35
6.8
Battery acid
Concentrated lye
Water
Gastric juice
Lemon juice
Vinegar
Household ammonia
Baking soda
Pancreatic juice
Blood
Milk
Urine
Coffee
Orange juice
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
SOURCE OF H+
1.
• Anaerobic respiration of glucose produces lactic acid.
2.
• Breakdown of phosphorus-containing proteins releases
phosphoric acid
3.
• Cellular metabolism produces CO2.
4.
• Fat metabolism yields organic acids and keto acids
SOURCE OF H+
Volatile acid
Carbonic acid(H2CO3)
CO2
Non
volatie(Fixed
acid)
Lactic acid,
keto acids,
sulfuric acid and
phosphoric acid.
1. volatile acids (The carbonic acid) is eliminated as CO2 by
the lungs.
2.The fixed acids(non-volatile) are buffered and later the H+
are excreted by the kidney.
lactate and keto acids are produced in relatively fixed amounts.
e.g. 1 mol of glucose produces 2 mols of lactic acid.
sulfoproteins yield sulfuric acid and
phosphoproteins and nucleoproteins yield phosphoric acid.
On an average 3 g each of phosphoric & sulfuric acid are
produced/day
SMALL CHANGES IN PH CAN PRODUCE MAJOR DISTURBANCES
Most enzymes
function only with
narrow pH ranges
Acid-base balance
can also affect
electrolytes (Na+, K+,
Cl-)
Can also affect
hormones
MECHANISM OF REGULATION OF PH
First line of
defence
• Blood
Buffer
Second line
of Defence
• Respiratory
Regulation
Third line of
Defence
• Renal
Regulation
BUFFER SYSTEM
• A chemical substance that minimizes changes
in pH by releasing or binding hydrogen ions1
• Most buffers composed of weak acid and weak
base2
• The purpose of the buffer is to help the body
maintain pH3
Buffer Systems
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
Bicarbonate Buffer
System
Protein Buffer Systems
Protein buffer systems contribute to the regulation
of pH in the ECF and ICF. These buffer systems interact
extensively with the other two buffer systems.
Hemoglobin buffer
system (RBCs only)
Amino acid buffers
(All proteins)
Plasma protein
buffers
Phosphate Buffer
System
intracellular fluid (ICF)
occur in
The carbonic
acid–
bicarbonate
buffer
system is most
important in the
ECF.
The phosphate
buffer system
has an important
role in buffering
the pH of the ICF
and of urine.
BICARBONATE BUFFERING SYSTEM
 Most important buffer system
 It accounts for 65% of buffering capacity in plasma
 The base, bicarbonate (HCO3–),is regulated by the kidney
(metabolic component).
 Acid part, carbonic acid (H2CO3), is under respiratory
regulation (respiratory component).
 The normal bicarbonate level of plasma is 24 mmol/liter
 The normal carbonic acid concentration in blood is 1.2
mmol/L.
BICARBONATE BUFFERING SYSTEM
• It tends to maintain a relatively constant plasma pH and
counteract any force that would alter
• In this (CO2) combines with (H2O) to form (H2CO3), which
rapidly dissociates to form hydrogen ions (H+)
and bicarbonate (HCO3
- )
THE CARBONIC ACID-BICARBONATE BUFFER SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS OF CARBONIC ACID–BICARBONATE BUFFER SYSTEM
.
• Ability to buffer acids is limited by
availability of bicarbonate ions
.
• Functions only when respiratory system and
respiratory control centers are working
normally
PHOSPHATE BUFFER
NaH2PO4- Na2HPO4 constitute the
phosphate buffer.
It is mostly an intracellular buffer and is of less
importance in plasma due to its low
concentration.
Phosphates are major anions in ICF and
minor ones in ECF
PROTEIN BUFFER
It is account for about 2% of the total buffering capacity
The plasma proteins and hemoglobin together constitute the protein
buffer system
Carboxyl group gives up H+
Amino Group accepts H+
PROTEIN BUFFER
 Buffering capacity of protein depends on the pKa value of
ionizable side chains.
 The most effective group is Histidine imidazole group with a
pKa value of 6.1.
 The role of the hemoglobin buffer is considered along with
the respiratory regulation of pH.
ACTION OF HAEMOGLOBIN
1
• Transport CO2 formed in tissue with minimal change
in pH
2
• It serves to generate bicarbonate by activity of
carbonic unhydrase system
3
• The reverse occurs in lungs during oxygenation and
elimination of CO2
GENERATION OF BICARBONATE BY ERYTHROCYTES
Step -1
• Plasma co2 diffuses into
RBC ,combines with H2O
to form H2CO3
• In the RBC, H2CO3
dissociates to produce H+
and HCO3
Step -2
• The H+ ions are trapped
and buffered by
hemoglobin. As the
concentration of HCO3
increases in the RBC, it
diffuses into plasma along
with the concentration
gradient, in exchange for
Cl- ions, to maintain
electrical neutrality
CHLORIDE SHIFT
RESPIRATORY REGULATION OF PH
• Achieved by Regulating the concentration of H2CO3 in blood.
CO2 diffuses from cells into ECF & Reaches lungs through blood
• The rate of respiration is controlled by chemoreceptors in
respiratory centre
• Fall in pH (acidosis) the respiratory rate is stimulated in
hyperventilation to eliminate more CO2 ,thus lowering H2CO3
But This cannot continue for long
RATES OF CORRECTION
Buffers function
almost
instantaneously
Respiratory
mechanisms take
several minutes to
hours
Renal
mechanisms may
take several hours
to days
BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS
• 1.To Determine if the
patient is well oxygenated1
• 2.To Determine the
patient’s Acid Base balance2
Blood Gas are obtained for two reasons
Test are measured using arterial blood and procedure is known as “ABG”Arterial blood gas by (ABG Analyser).
MEASUREMENT – BLOOD GASES
pH, pCO2, pO2 – Measured directly
HCO3
-, O2 saturation (usually) – Calculated from pH,
pCO2, and pO2
Arterial Venous
pH 7.35-7.45 7.32-7.42
PO2 80-100 mmHg 28-48 mmHg
PCO2 35-45 mmHg 38-52 mmHg
HCO3
- 22-26 mEq/l 19-25 mEq/l
SOME NORMAL PARAMETERS
F THE BASIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PCO2
AND PLASMA PH
PCO2
40–45
mm Hg HOMEOSTASIS
If PCO2
rises
When carbon dioxide levels rise, more carbonic acid
forms, additional hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions
are released, and the pH goes down.
H2O  CO2
H2CO3 HCO3

H 
THE BASIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PCO2
AND PLASMA PH
When the PCO2
falls, the reaction runs in reverse, and
carbonic acid dissociates into carbon dioxide and water.
This removes H ions from solution and increases the
pH.
pH
7.35–7.45HOMEOSTASIS
If PCO2
falls
H
 HCO3
 H2CO3 H2O CO2
RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS/ALKALOSIS
RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS
Primary
changes
Excess of
carbonic acid
↑PCO2
[HCO-
3] / [H2CO3]
= <20:1
pH
decreased
RESPIRATORY ALKAOSIS
Primary
changes
Deficit of
carbonic acid
↓PCO2
[HCO-
3] / [H2CO3]
= >20:1
pH
increased
ACID BASE IMBALANCE
SOME IMPORTANT CAUSES OF
RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS
• Respiratory
depression1
• Obstructed airway2
• Chest wall injury
• Pulmonary edema3
• Anaemia1
• High altitude2
• Sepsis ,Shock,
• other Respiratory
ailments
3
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    PH REGULATION ANDACID BASE BALANCE DR SAKINA ,MBBS,M.D SENIOR LECTURER ,MSU
  • 2.
    OUT LINE  Introductionto Acid base balance  Review- Importance of Ph  Buffer System  Respiratory regulation of Ph  Acidosis and Alkalosis  Blood gas analysis 2
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    PH REVIEW pH If [H+]is high If [H+] is Low • p stands for power and • H for hydrogen ion conc. • the solution is acidic; pH < 7 • the solution is basic or alkaline pH > 7
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    Basic pH neutral Acidic Death Normal andabnormal pH ranges of blood pH’s of common substances Death Acidosis Normal Alkalosis 8.00 7.45 7.35 6.8 Battery acid Concentrated lye Water Gastric juice Lemon juice Vinegar Household ammonia Baking soda Pancreatic juice Blood Milk Urine Coffee Orange juice 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
  • 5.
    SOURCE OF H+ 1. •Anaerobic respiration of glucose produces lactic acid. 2. • Breakdown of phosphorus-containing proteins releases phosphoric acid 3. • Cellular metabolism produces CO2. 4. • Fat metabolism yields organic acids and keto acids
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    SOURCE OF H+ Volatileacid Carbonic acid(H2CO3) CO2 Non volatie(Fixed acid) Lactic acid, keto acids, sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid.
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    1. volatile acids(The carbonic acid) is eliminated as CO2 by the lungs. 2.The fixed acids(non-volatile) are buffered and later the H+ are excreted by the kidney. lactate and keto acids are produced in relatively fixed amounts. e.g. 1 mol of glucose produces 2 mols of lactic acid. sulfoproteins yield sulfuric acid and phosphoproteins and nucleoproteins yield phosphoric acid. On an average 3 g each of phosphoric & sulfuric acid are produced/day
  • 8.
    SMALL CHANGES INPH CAN PRODUCE MAJOR DISTURBANCES Most enzymes function only with narrow pH ranges Acid-base balance can also affect electrolytes (Na+, K+, Cl-) Can also affect hormones
  • 9.
    MECHANISM OF REGULATIONOF PH First line of defence • Blood Buffer Second line of Defence • Respiratory Regulation Third line of Defence • Renal Regulation
  • 10.
    BUFFER SYSTEM • Achemical substance that minimizes changes in pH by releasing or binding hydrogen ions1 • Most buffers composed of weak acid and weak base2 • The purpose of the buffer is to help the body maintain pH3
  • 11.
    Buffer Systems Extracellular fluid(ECF) Bicarbonate Buffer System Protein Buffer Systems Protein buffer systems contribute to the regulation of pH in the ECF and ICF. These buffer systems interact extensively with the other two buffer systems. Hemoglobin buffer system (RBCs only) Amino acid buffers (All proteins) Plasma protein buffers Phosphate Buffer System intracellular fluid (ICF) occur in The carbonic acid– bicarbonate buffer system is most important in the ECF. The phosphate buffer system has an important role in buffering the pH of the ICF and of urine.
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    BICARBONATE BUFFERING SYSTEM Most important buffer system  It accounts for 65% of buffering capacity in plasma  The base, bicarbonate (HCO3–),is regulated by the kidney (metabolic component).  Acid part, carbonic acid (H2CO3), is under respiratory regulation (respiratory component).  The normal bicarbonate level of plasma is 24 mmol/liter  The normal carbonic acid concentration in blood is 1.2 mmol/L.
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    BICARBONATE BUFFERING SYSTEM •It tends to maintain a relatively constant plasma pH and counteract any force that would alter • In this (CO2) combines with (H2O) to form (H2CO3), which rapidly dissociates to form hydrogen ions (H+) and bicarbonate (HCO3 - )
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    LIMITATIONS OF CARBONICACID–BICARBONATE BUFFER SYSTEM . • Ability to buffer acids is limited by availability of bicarbonate ions . • Functions only when respiratory system and respiratory control centers are working normally
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    PHOSPHATE BUFFER NaH2PO4- Na2HPO4constitute the phosphate buffer. It is mostly an intracellular buffer and is of less importance in plasma due to its low concentration. Phosphates are major anions in ICF and minor ones in ECF
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    PROTEIN BUFFER It isaccount for about 2% of the total buffering capacity The plasma proteins and hemoglobin together constitute the protein buffer system Carboxyl group gives up H+ Amino Group accepts H+
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    PROTEIN BUFFER  Bufferingcapacity of protein depends on the pKa value of ionizable side chains.  The most effective group is Histidine imidazole group with a pKa value of 6.1.  The role of the hemoglobin buffer is considered along with the respiratory regulation of pH.
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    ACTION OF HAEMOGLOBIN 1 •Transport CO2 formed in tissue with minimal change in pH 2 • It serves to generate bicarbonate by activity of carbonic unhydrase system 3 • The reverse occurs in lungs during oxygenation and elimination of CO2
  • 20.
    GENERATION OF BICARBONATEBY ERYTHROCYTES Step -1 • Plasma co2 diffuses into RBC ,combines with H2O to form H2CO3 • In the RBC, H2CO3 dissociates to produce H+ and HCO3 Step -2 • The H+ ions are trapped and buffered by hemoglobin. As the concentration of HCO3 increases in the RBC, it diffuses into plasma along with the concentration gradient, in exchange for Cl- ions, to maintain electrical neutrality CHLORIDE SHIFT
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    RESPIRATORY REGULATION OFPH • Achieved by Regulating the concentration of H2CO3 in blood. CO2 diffuses from cells into ECF & Reaches lungs through blood • The rate of respiration is controlled by chemoreceptors in respiratory centre • Fall in pH (acidosis) the respiratory rate is stimulated in hyperventilation to eliminate more CO2 ,thus lowering H2CO3 But This cannot continue for long
  • 22.
    RATES OF CORRECTION Buffersfunction almost instantaneously Respiratory mechanisms take several minutes to hours Renal mechanisms may take several hours to days
  • 23.
    BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS •1.To Determine if the patient is well oxygenated1 • 2.To Determine the patient’s Acid Base balance2 Blood Gas are obtained for two reasons Test are measured using arterial blood and procedure is known as “ABG”Arterial blood gas by (ABG Analyser).
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    MEASUREMENT – BLOODGASES pH, pCO2, pO2 – Measured directly HCO3 -, O2 saturation (usually) – Calculated from pH, pCO2, and pO2
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    Arterial Venous pH 7.35-7.457.32-7.42 PO2 80-100 mmHg 28-48 mmHg PCO2 35-45 mmHg 38-52 mmHg HCO3 - 22-26 mEq/l 19-25 mEq/l SOME NORMAL PARAMETERS
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    F THE BASICRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PCO2 AND PLASMA PH PCO2 40–45 mm Hg HOMEOSTASIS If PCO2 rises When carbon dioxide levels rise, more carbonic acid forms, additional hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions are released, and the pH goes down. H2O  CO2 H2CO3 HCO3  H 
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    THE BASIC RELATIONSHIPBETWEEN PCO2 AND PLASMA PH When the PCO2 falls, the reaction runs in reverse, and carbonic acid dissociates into carbon dioxide and water. This removes H ions from solution and increases the pH. pH 7.35–7.45HOMEOSTASIS If PCO2 falls H  HCO3  H2CO3 H2O CO2
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    RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS Primary changes Excess of carbonicacid ↑PCO2 [HCO- 3] / [H2CO3] = <20:1 pH decreased
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    RESPIRATORY ALKAOSIS Primary changes Deficit of carbonicacid ↓PCO2 [HCO- 3] / [H2CO3] = >20:1 pH increased
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    SOME IMPORTANT CAUSESOF RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS • Respiratory depression1 • Obstructed airway2 • Chest wall injury • Pulmonary edema3 • Anaemia1 • High altitude2 • Sepsis ,Shock, • other Respiratory ailments 3
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