Fetal Assessment Worksheet

How does the Base Deficit(BD) reflect either metabolic or respiratory acidosis? BD and Base Excess(BE) is derived based on the pH, pCO2, H2CO3, and reflects how much base was “used up” during labor. Cord Blood Gasses. Normal Umbilical Artery levels. pH 7.20. pCO2 < 60. pO2 > 20. BE < -10 or BD < 10. Severity of pH ................
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