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solve these 2 problems below: ph 733 , PaCO2 is 20mmhg, HCO3 is 25 ph 744,...

solve these 2 problems below:
ph 733 , PaCO2 is 20mmhg, HCO3 is 25

ph 744, PaCO2 is 20mmhg, HCO3 is 15

determine if its acid or base
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1. Primary metabolic acidosis, with a normal anion gap,
with superimposed respiratory alkalosis

pH > 7.45- alkalosis, pH < 7.35, acidosis

Therefore this patient is suffering from acidosis as his pH which is 7.33 is less than 7.35

Normal Partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2): 35-45 mmHg

Therefore the PaCO2 of this patient is less than normal 20mmHg.

Bicarbonate (HCO3) normal value: 22-26 mEq/L

2. Chronic (compensated) primary respiratory alkalosis

pH > 7.56 and HCO3 > 19, for acute (uncompensated)
pH < 7.43 and HCO3 < 14, for chronic (compensated)

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