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ABG interpreted
Interpretation of A-B imbalance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Acidosis | pH decreased, pCO2 increased, HCO3 normal or decreased |
| Respiratory Alkalosis | pH increased, pCO2 decreased, HCO3 normal or increased |
| Metabolic Acidosis | pH decreased, pCO2 decreased, HCO3 decreased |
| Metabolic Alkalosis | pH increased, pCO2 increased, HCO3 increased |