Winter formula
Expected PaCO2 = 1.5(HCO3) + 8 +/- 2 If actual > expected = met acidosis + resp acidosis Actual < expected = met acidosis + resp alkalosis
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Winter formula
Expected PaCO2 = 1.5(HCO3) + 8 +/- 2 If actual > expected = met acidosis + resp acidosis Actual < expected = met acidosis + resp alkalosis