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|Metabolic acidosis
Introduction
Look at pH: normal 7.35 - 7.45
PaO2: 11-13 kPa or 82.5 - 97.5 mmHg
Look at PaCO2: normal 4.7-6 Kpa 35-45 mmHg
Look at HCO3: normal 22-26 mmol/L
Base Excess from Normal -2 to 2
Anion gap: normal value is 2-10 mmol/l.
Metabolic acidosis + Raised Anion gap:
Metabolic acidosis + Normal Anion gap:
Metabolic alkalosis:
Respiratory acidosis: CO2 retention and acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis: High pH and low CO2
Blood Gases (breathing air at sea level)
Interpretation
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Arterial Blood gas analysis
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