Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 7, Problem 2CAQ3
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The choice of treatment in the given medical condition.

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The PaCO2/HCO3/pH nomogram is very useful to determine the acid-base status of the blood. It is also used to confirm whether the patient is facing imbalance in the acid and base in the blood or there is a deficiency of ions in the body.

Please refer to Clinical Application Case-2 for further information.

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