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ACID - BASE BALANCE STUDYNOTES SUMMARY
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ACID - BASE BALANCE ACID - BASE BALANCE RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS = high levels of acid in the blood - causes thepH to drop below 7.35 CAUSES = Any problem with gas exchange. • Respiratory rate (too slow) Bradypnea main cause rate <12bpm • Alveolar sacs (damaged) • Diaphragm (weak) • ...
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