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The Steps of Acid-Base Diagnosis

The steps of acid-base diagnosis are as follows. (1) First: Draw  arterial blood gases (ABG) to measure the PaO2, PaCO2, and pH. The ABG will also contain a bicarbonate concentration [HCO3-] which is calculated not measured. At the sametime draw … Continue reading

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