Lab values: pH 7.56, paCO2- 20, HCO3- 20 .Interpret?
pH - 7.56 (Alkaline) PaCO2 - 20 (low) HCO3 - 20 (low) * So this is Respiratory alkalosis * PaCO2 | by 20 mm Hg * So HCO3 to be | by 4x2=8 * HCO3 to be b/w (14 -18) * HCO3 in question 20 & pH-alkaline So respiratory alkalosis but paially compensated
Respiratory alkalosis, uncompensated
Respiratory alkalosis, compensated
Respiratory alkalosis, paially compensated
Metabolic alkalosis, paially compensated
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