Expected PaCO2 (metabolic alkalosis)
Expected PaCO2 (metabolic alkalosis) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Math & Conversions group.
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Expected PaCO2 (metabolic alkalosis) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Math & Conversions group. Expected PaCO2 (metabolic alkalosis) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Math & Conversions group.
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References
Narins RG, Emmett M. Simple and mixed acid-base disorders: a practical approach. Medicine (Baltimore). 1980;59(3):161-187. Read the source ↗
Worked example: Expected PaCO2 51.2 mmHg (0.7 x [HCO3 - 24] + 40): the measured 51 mmHg matches the expected 51.2 mmHg (+/-5), consistent with appropriate compensation.
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