Acid Base Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolic compensation for metabolic acidosis should be
A
PaCO2= 1.5(bicarb)+8 +/-2
2
Q
Metabolic compensation for metabolic alkalosis
A
.7 CO2 mmHg increase for every 1 mmHg HCO3 increase
3
Q
explain the winters formula
A
if the PaCO2 is ABOVE the calculated range for bicard increase, then metabolic acidosis also has superimposed respiratory failure