Clinical Approach to Acid-base Disorders - University at Buffalo
Clinical Approach to Acid-base Disorders - University at Buffalo
Clinical Approach to Acid-base Disorders - University at Buffalo
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<strong>Acid</strong>-Base <strong>Disorders</strong><br />
• Metabolic <strong>Disorders</strong> are caused by a disturbance<br />
in [HCO 3 ] - . Metabolic <strong>Acid</strong>osis is present when<br />
[HCO 3 ] - is low and metabolic alkalosis is present<br />
when [HCO 3 ] - is high<br />
• Respira<strong>to</strong>ry disorders d are caused dby changes in the<br />
P a CO 2. When the P a CO 2 is high, respira<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
acidosis is said <strong>to</strong> be present, and when P a CO 2 is<br />
low, respira<strong>to</strong>ry alkalosis is present.
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