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Normal Level - ANSWER pH 7.35-7.45
PCO2 35-45
HCO3 24-28
Acid - ANSWER pH <7.35
PCO2 >45
HCO3 <24
Alkaline - ANSWER pH >7.45
PCO2 <35
HCO3 >28
If the H+ are high in number, - ANSWER the pH is low (acidic).
If the H+ are low in number, - ANSWER the pH is high (alkaline).
High levels: hypercapnia-hypercarbia (hypoventilation)= - ANSWER respiratory acidosis
Low levels: hypocapnia-hypocarbia (hyperventilation)= - ANSWER respiratory alkalosis.
High levels of HCO3 - ANSWER increased levels of bicarb produces metabolic alkalosis.
Low levels of HCO3 - ANSWER reduced levels of bicarb produces metabolic acidosis.
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Normal Level - ANSWER pH 7.35-7.45
PCO2 35-45
HCO3 24-28
Acid - ANSWER pH <7.35
PCO2 >45
HCO3 <24
Alkaline - ANSWER pH >7.45
PCO2 <35
HCO3 >28
If the H+ are high in number, - ANSWER the pH is low (acidic).
If the H+ are low in number, - ANSWER the pH is high (alkaline).
High levels: hypercapnia-hypercarbia (hypoventilation)= - ANSWER respiratory acidosis
Low levels: hypocapnia-hypocarbia (hyperventilation)= - ANSWER respiratory alkalosis.
High levels of HCO3 - ANSWER increased levels of bicarb produces metabolic alkalosis.
Low levels of HCO3 - ANSWER reduced levels of bicarb produces metabolic acidosis.
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