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In Chap. 26, we stated that a change in plasma [HCO3 −] results in a metabolic acid–base disturbance, whereas a change in arterial pCO2 results in a respiratory acid–base disorder. Clinically, four primary acid–base disorders can be recognized: (1) metabolic acidosis; (2) metabolic alkalosis; (3) respiratory acidosis; and (4) respiratory alkalosis. Values for an arterial blood gas (ABG) for each primary acid–base disorder are shown in Table 27.1.
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Reddi, A. (2014). Evaluation of an Acid–Base Disorder. In: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9083-8_27
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