Answer to Question #24799 in Biochemistry for EMILY CARO

Question

is this acid/base problem acidosis or alkalosis? pH: 7.33 Pa Co2: 49 HCo23- : 28

Answer 1

This parameters: pH: 7.33Pa CO₂: 49 HCO₂^- : 28 shows acid/base problem acidosis, because whenacidosis blood pH is shifted to the lower boundary of the physiologicalnorm (pH=7.35 or less than 7.35). There is a carbon dioxide acidosis, which is evidenced by the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood exceed the maximum normal (45 mm Hg).