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What is the acid-base disorder?

Respiratory Alkalosis - Acute

• pH : alkalaemia
• PCO₂ : respiratory
• HCO₃^- : appropriate fall for PCO₂ ≈ 10:2.5 if acute
• PO₂ + 1.25*PCO₂ ≈ 140 : normal A-a gradient if on room air

ABG Correction Factors

1. Metabolic Acidosis:
• PCO₂ : last 2 digits of pH > 7.10
• HCO₃^- : for each 10 mmol/L fall → ↓ PCO₂ ≈ 12 mmHg
2. Metabolic Alkalosis:
• PCO₂ : last 2 digits of pH < 7.60
• HCO₃^- : for each 10 mmol/L rise → ↑ PCO₂ ≈ 7 mmHg
• *least well compensated due to hypoxaemia 2° hypoventilation
3. Respiratory Acidosis:
• Acute : for each 10 mmHg PCO₂ rise → ↑ HCO₃^- ≈ 1-2 mmol/L
• Chronic : for each 10 mmHg PCO₂ rise → ↑ HCO₃^- ≈ 4 mmol/L
4. Respiratory Alkalosis:
• PCO₂ : for each 10 mmHg fall → ↓ HCO₃^- ≈ 2.5 mmol/L