Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 7, Problem 15RQ
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The acid-base balance disturbance with the help of PCO2 /HCO3/pH nomograph given that PCO2 is 20 mmHg at a time when the pH is 7.51 and HCO3 is 16 mEq/L.

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The regulation of the normal pH (potential of hydrogen) of the blood is done by balancing the ratio of HCO3 (bicarbonate ions) and H2CO3 (carbonic acid) in the blood. The normal ratio that remains between them is 20:1. The acid-base balance disturbance of the body can be determined by the PCO2 /HCO3/pH nomogram.

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