Acid Base Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

Metabolic compensation for metabolic acidosis should be

A

PaCO2= 1.5(bicarb)+8 +/-2

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Metabolic compensation for metabolic alkalosis

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.7 CO2 mmHg increase for every 1 mmHg HCO3 increase

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3
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explain the winters formula

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if the PaCO2 is ABOVE the calculated range for bicard increase, then metabolic acidosis also has superimposed respiratory failure

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