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To explain: The purpose of using bicarbonate as a treatment in a patient with heavy breathing.

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In the respiratory system, bicarbonate ( HC O 3 ) is an important buffer system in the acid-base homeostasis. Being a buffer, it tends to maintain a relatively constant plasma pH.

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