a case of respiratory alkalosis

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• Alkalosis or Acidosis?

  pH = 7.5; PCO2 = 24 mm Hg; HCO3- = 18 mEq/L These lab values illustrate a case of respiratory alkalosis. Each of the values gives an important clue to this information. As the first clue, let's consider the pH value of 7.5.

• respiratory acidosis

  A pH of 7.2 indicates some type of acidosis (normal pH is 7.35-7.45).
  
  PCO2 of 47 indicates a case of respiratory acidosis (anytime the PCO2 is above 45).

• Maintaining Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

  In the case of respiratory alkalosis, too much CO2 is being excreted.

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• Fluids and Electrolytes

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