Respiratory Compensation for Metabolic Disturbances

Question 1

Two Rules when considering compensation

Answer 1

1) Compensation will never get back to normal
2) Compensation must be made by the other system

Question 2

Mechanism for a Metabolic Disorder ​

Answer 2

1) Chemoreceptors (perpheral) detect Change (increase or decreased H+)
2) Medullary Centers
3) Respiratory Muscles
4) CO2, O2, pH

Question 3

Winters Formula

Answer 3

Expected PaCO2 = 1.5[HCO3-] + 8 +/-2