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[[Arterial blood gas]] is essential in the evaluation of acid-base disorders. It will give the pH, bicarbonate level, pCO2, pO2, and lactate levels. In respiratory acidosis, the pCO<sub>2</sub> level is elevated (> 45 mmHg). If there is acidaemia, the pH is < 7.35. | [[Arterial blood gas]] is essential in the evaluation of acid-base disorders. It will give the pH, bicarbonate level, pCO2, pO2, and lactate levels. In respiratory acidosis, the pCO<sub>2</sub> level is elevated (> 45 mmHg). If there is acidaemia, the pH is < 7.35. | ||
When kidney compensation has kicked in, bicarbonate levels start to increase. Appropriate compensation causes an increase of approximately 4 units of bicarbonate per 10 mmHg elevation in pCO<sub>2</sub>. | When kidney compensation has kicked in, bicarbonate levels start to increase. Appropriate compensation causes an increase of approximately 4 units of bicarbonate per 10 mmHg elevation in pCO<sub>2</sub>.<section end="clinical biochemistry" /> | ||
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== Management == | == Management == | ||
{{#lst:Respiratory failure|management}} | {{#lst:Respiratory failure|management}} | ||