The Arterial Blood Gas Analysis section provides High Yield information for the USMLE, COMLEX, Medical School, Residency, and in the future career as a Physician. Prepare and Learn Ahead!
Compensation Table
| Metabolic Disorders | Compensation Formula |
| Metabolic acidosis | PCO2 = 1.5 [HCO3] + 8 |
| Metabolic alkalosis | PCO2 = 0.9 [HCO3] + 16 |
| Respiratory acidosis | For every 10 changes in PCO2, PH decreases by 0.08 (acute respiratory acidosis) 0.03 (chronic respiratory acidosis) |
| Respiratory alkalosis | For every 10 changes in PCO2, PH increases by 0.08 (acute respiratory acidosis) 0.03 (chronic respiratory acidosis) |
