Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 7, Problem 14RQ
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The acid-base balance disturbance with the help of PCO2 /HCO3/pH nomogram given that PCO2 is 55 mm Hg at a time when the pH is 7.14 and the HCO3 is 18 mEq/L.

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The normal ratio of HCO3 (bicarbonate ions) and H2CO3 (carbonic acid) in blood is 20:1. It means that for every H2CO3 molecule, 20 bicarbonate ions are formed to regulate the normal pH (potential of hydrogen) of the blood. The PCO2/HCO3/pH nomogram is used to identify the acid-base balance disturbance in the body.

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