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1
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Metabolic Acidosis

A

PCO2 = 1.5 (HCO3) + 8

2
Q

Metabolic Alkalosis

A

PCO2 = 40-.07(HCO3-24)

3
Q

Respiratory Acidosis Acute

A

HCO3 = 24 + [(PCO2-40)/10]

4
Q

Respiratory Acidosis Chronic

A

HCO3 = 24 + 4 [(PCO2-40)/10]

5
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Respiratory Alkalosis Acute

A

HCO3 = 24-2[(40-PCO2)/10]

6
Q

Respiratory Alkalosis Chronic

A

HCO3 = 24-5[(40-PCO2)/10]

7
Q

Respiratory Acidosis Acute Rule of Thumb

A

HCO3 will increase 1 meq/L for each 10 mmHg PCO2 is above 40

8
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Respiratory Acidosis Chronic Rule of Thumb

A

HCO3 will increase 4 meq/L for every 10 mmHg PCO2 is above 40

9
Q

Respiratory Alkalosis Acute Rule of Thumb

A

HCO3 will decrease 2 meq/l for each 10 mmHg that PCO2 is below 40

10
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Respiratory Alkalosis Chronic Rule of Thumb

A

HCO3 will decrease 5 meq/l for each 10 mmHg that PCO2 is below 40