pH= 7,55
HCO3= 30 mEq/L
pCO2= 35 mmHg
the teacher said it's a metabolic alkalosis.
I think,
1.5x30+8=53
CO2 should be between 51 and 55 but it's 35 so there is a respiratory alkalosis and metabolic alkalosis together
what's the point that I miss?
HCO3= 30 mEq/L
pCO2= 35 mmHg
the teacher said it's a metabolic alkalosis.
I think,
1.5x30+8=53
CO2 should be between 51 and 55 but it's 35 so there is a respiratory alkalosis and metabolic alkalosis together
what's the point that I miss?