pH = 7.27, HCO3= 10 mEq/dl and pC02 = 23 mm Hg:
Applying Winter's formula Estimated pCO2 = {HCO3 x 1.5} + 8 +2 = {10 x 1.5} + 8+2 = 21-25 Since the actual pCO2 falls within the estimated range, we can deduce that the compensation is adequate and there is no separate respiratory disorder present
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Fluids and Electrolyte Imbalance