INTERPRETING ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS VALUES

Increase pH if acidosis is present. Hyperventilation. NaHCO3 (see section on Bicarbonate therapy for dose calculations or give 1 meq/Kg and repeat blood gases). Do not give bicarbonate to patient whose pH is > 7.4. Dextrose plus insulin – most potent treatment for hyperkalemia short of hemodialysis. ................
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