How can I explain patient's pH value given his PaCO2 results in terms of that? Equation CO2 + H2O = H2CO3 = H+ + HCO3- Patient's results pH = 7.3 PaCO2 = 77 mm Hg HCO3- = 36 mEq/L
How can I explain patient's pH value given his PaCO2 results in terms of that?
Equation
CO2 + H2O = H2CO3 = H+ + HCO3-
Patient's results
pH = 7.3
PaCO2 = 77 mm Hg
HCO3- = 36 mEq/L
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. The process of inhaling oxygen nd exhaling carbon dioxide through lungs is called gaseous exchange. The normal outcome of ABG is as follows:
pH denotes the acid-base buffer status of the blood: Normal pH value ranges between 7.35-7.45
PaCO2 = Normal value of partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood ranges between 35-45 mmHg.
HCO3- = Bicarbonate concentration refers to the total amount of carbon dioxide transported via blood, which normally is 22-26 mEq/L.
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