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pH |
7.35-7.45 |
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Respiratory Acidosis |
PCO2 is high Hyperventilation |
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Metabolic Acidosis |
HCO3 is low |
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Buffer |
CO2 forms carbonic acid Bicarb dissociates |
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pCO2 |
35-45 mmHg |
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HCO3- |
22-26 mmol/L |
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Total CO2 |
23-27 mmol/L |
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Hypoventilation |
Increases CO2 Goal is to lower pH |
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Hyperventilation |
Decreases CO2 Goal to increase pH |
