Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Homeostasis

Metabolic acidosis means extra H+ ions are coming from a metabolic derangement, such as lactic acidosis in a diabetic, which will result in excessive respiration rate, lowering the PaCO2, while at the same time raising the PaO2. Predict the degree of respiratory compensation with a metabolic acidosis. PaCO2 = (1.5 X [HCO3 –]) + 8 ................
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