When PaCO2 and HCO3 values are high but pH is acidic, then it indicates partial compensation. It means that the compensatory mechanism tried but failed to bring the pH to normal. If pH is abnormal and if the value of either PaCO2 or HCO3 is abnormal, it indicates that the system is unco...
Respiratory acidosis: PaCO2 > 45 mm Hg Respiratory alkalosis: PaCO2 < 35 mm Hg Metabolic acidosis: HCO3 < 22 mEq/L Metabolic alkalosis: HCO3 > 36 mEq/L Full compensation = Partial compensation = Full = pH returned to normal range, compensating factor going in opposite direction of primary of...
Respiratory acidosis: PaCO2 > 45 mm HgRespiratory alkalosis: PaCO2 < 35 mm HgMetabolic acidosis: HCO3 < 22 mEq/LMetabolic alkalosis: HCO3 > 36 mEq/L Full compensation = Partial compensation = Full = pH returned to normal range, compensating factor going in opposite direction of primary ...