Text: What is the interpretation of this blood gas and what is the solution? Blood gas values: pH, pCO2, pO2, Acid-base status, HCO3- 7.461, 44.4 mmHg, 67.0 mmHg, 31.6 mmol/L
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461 indicates that the blood is slightly alkaline. Show more…
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