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ACID BASE BALANCE

Imbalance pH PaCO2/pCO2 HCO3


(Metabolic /Respiratory) (7.35-7.45) (35-45) (22-26)
Respiratory Acidosis
Acute < 7.35 > 45 Normal
Partly Compensated < 7.35 > 45 > 26
Compensated Normal > 45 > 26
Respiratory Alkalosis
Acute > 7.45 < 35 Normal
Partly Compensated > 7.45 < 35 < 22
Compensated Normal < 35 < 22
Metabolic Acidosis
Acute < 7.35 Normal < 22
Partly Compensated < 7.35 < 35 < 22
Compensated Normal < 35 < 22
Metabolic Alkalosis
Acute > 7.45 Normal > 26
Partly Compensated > 7.45 > 45 > 26
Compensated Normal > 45 > 26

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