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Resp. opposite , metabolic oposite. PH high is always alkalosis , and PH low is always acidosis ? Is this correct?

Also, does anyone have a guide as to what you do in each of these situations ? I continue to get confused on this topic!! ugh!!!

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What specifically confuses you, jlynn167?

He provides a technique that makes ABGs easy to understand, IMO.

There are also many other threads here on AN that might be of assistance. Good Luck!

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For metabolic, pH, PCO2, HCO3 are all 3 high if alkalosis or low if acidosis.

For respiratory: if alkalosis the pH will be high but PCO 2 & HCO 3 will be low. If Resp. Acidosis the pH is low & PCO2 & HCO3 will be high.

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