ABG Compensation

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How does the body compensate for metabolic acidosis?

  • ↓ HCO₃⁻ causes metabolic acidosis

  • Lungs compensate by hyperventilating

  • ↓ PaCO₂


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How does the body compensate for metabolic alkalosis?

  • ↑ HCO₃⁻ causes metabolic alkalosis

  • Respiratory compensation retains CO₂

  • ↑ PaCO₂


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How does the body compensate for respiratory acidosis?

  • ↑ PaCO₂

  • Kidneys retain HCO₃⁻

  • ↑ HCO₃⁻


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How does the body compensate for respiratory alkalosis?

  • ↓ PaCO₂

  • Kidneys excrete HCO₃⁻

  • ↓ HCO₃⁻