1
Q
pH acidic
A
Less than 7.35
2
Q
pH normal
A
7.35-7.45
3
Q
pH alkalotic
A
Greater than 7.45
4
Q
PaC02 acidic
A
Greater than 45 mmHg
-low RR, retaining C02
5
Q
PaC02 normal
A
35 mmHg-45mmHg
6
Q
PaC02 alkalotic
A
Less than 35 mmHg
-high RR, eliminating too much C02
7
Q
HC03- acidic
A
Less than 22 mEq/L
8
Q
HC03- normal
A
22-26 mEq/L
9
Q
HC03- alkalotic
A
Greater than 26 mEq/L
10
Q
Pa02 normal
A
80-100%
11
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Partial compensation
A
If the pH remains abnormal, the respirator or metabolic response is called partial compensation.
12
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Complete compensation
A
If the pH returns to normal the response is called complete compensation.
Arterial Blood Gasses
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