Physiologic mechanisms and diagnostic approach to acid–base disorders
Metabolic acidosis Metabolic acidosis is defined as a clinical process that leads to a decreased blood pH (acidemia) and a decreased HCO 3 level. It is caused by a gain…
Introduction to blood-gas tests and blood-gas physiology
Introduction and history of blood gases The term “blood gas” refers to the parameters pH, p CO 2 , and p O 2 measured in blood. Note that the little…
