Analysis of Arterial Blood Gases

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                           pH         Pa CO2            HCO3

Respiratory Acidosis     <7.35       >45 mmHg          normal
Respiratory Alkalosis    >7.45       <35 mmHg          normal
Metabolic Acidosis       <7.35       low or normal     low
Metabolic Alkalosis      >7.45       low or normal     high

Analysis of Arterial Blood Gases

pH Pa CO2 HCO3 Respiratory Acidosis <7.35 >45 mmHg normal Respiratory Alkalosis >7.45 <35 mmHg normal Metabolic Acidosis <7.35 low or normal low Metabolic Alkalosis >7.45 low or normal high

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