acidosis

Acidosis or Alkalosis

Sleuthing: Using Blood Values to determine the Cause of Acidosis or Alkalosis Note the pH. This tells you whether the person is in acidosis (pH < 7.35) or alkalosis (pH > 7.45); but it does not tell you the cause. Next, check the PCO2 to see if this is the cause of the acid-base imbalance. […]