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Commit #106113
What is the formula you would use to determine if a metabolic acidosis is compensated or decompensated?
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Commit #106113
Winter's formula determines expected PaCO2 for the degree of metabolic acidosis.
Expected pCO2 = (1.5*HCO3-) + 8 +/- 2
Then, compare actual to expected
Expected pCO2 = (1.5*HCO3-) + 8 +/- 2
Then, compare actual to expected
- If actual pCO2 is within range of expected, the metabolic acidosis is compensated
- If actual pCO2 is > expected --> there is also a respiratory acidosis
- If actual pCO2 is < expected --> there is also a respiratory alkalosis