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
- acute respiratory acidosis
- compensated respiratory acidosis
- acute respiratory alkalosis
- compensated respiratory alkalosis
Simple Metabolic Acid/Base Disturbances
- renal tubular acidosis
- diarrhea
- vomitting