Contents
Brief Review
I.
Acid/Base Regulation
II.
Characteristics of Acid/Base Disturbances
III.
Compensation
IV.
Summary
V.
Laboratory Determinations
Typical Results
Respiratory Acid/Base Disturbances
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acute respiratory acidosis
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compensated respiratory acidosis
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acute respiratory alkalosis
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compensated respiratory alkalosis
Simple Metabolic Acid/Base Disturbances
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renal tubular acidosis
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diarrhea
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vomitting