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home >medical>Acidosis-CompensationCalculation of Acidosis CompensationMetabolic acidosis is a process which if unchecked leads to acidemia, i.e. blood pH is low (less than 7.35) due to increased production of H+ by the body or the inability of the body to form bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the kidney. Its causes are diverse, and its consequences can be serious, including coma and death. Metabolic Acidosis Calculator
Formula: Metabolic Acidosis Compensation: Winters Formula PaCO2 = [(1.5*HCO3) + 8] ± 2 where, PaCO2=arterial part press CO2 Assesses adequacy of compensation for metabolic acidosis If calculated PaCO2 = actual PaCO2, then compensation adequate. If actual > calculated, then both met and resp acidosis present. If actual < calculated, then met acidosis & resp alkalosis present. Thus by this free online medical calculator, Metabolic Acidosis compensation can be calculated. | |||||||||||
