Practice Problems Acid-Base Imbalances

If an acidosis is present calculate Winter’s Formula: Expected CO2 = 1.5 x HCo3 + 7. Example: For a Bicarbonate of 10 – CO2 should =1.5×10+7 = 22. If the CO2 is higher than this expected value this suggests inadequate respiratory compensation for the Metabolic Acidosis. See below for ‘Advanced Compensations’ Metabolic Acidosis ................
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