Consider the equilibrium shown below; indicating the buffering system in the blood circulation. CO2 + H,0 [H,CO3] HCO3 +H* When a patient is choking, would this lead to an alkalosis or an acidosis situation? Explain.

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Consider the equilibrium shown below; indicating the buffering system in the blood
circulation.
CO, + H,0
[H,CO3]
HCO3¯+H*
When a patient is choking, would this lead to an alkalosis or an acidosis situation?
Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the equilibrium shown below; indicating the buffering system in the blood circulation. CO, + H,0 [H,CO3] HCO3¯+H* When a patient is choking, would this lead to an alkalosis or an acidosis situation? Explain.
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   Arterial blood gas (ABG) is a procedure by which the amount of carbon di-oxide, partial level of bicarbonate ions in the blood and the acid-base homeostasis is measured. This method helps to find out the oxygen saturation level in the body, and how efficiently carbon dioxide is getting exhaled from the body. pH denotes the acid-base buffer status of the blood: Normal pH value ranges between 7.35-7.45.

 

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