Acid-base balance refers to the regulation and maintenance of the pH level within the body fluids, including blood and extracellular fluid. The pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution and ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 considered neutral. A pH value below 7 indicates acidity, while a pH…
ABG analysis interpretation: Introduction Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is a diagnostic test that measures the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, acidity (pH), and other parameters in the arterial blood. It provides valuable information about a patient’s respiratory status, acid-base balance, and overall oxygenation. ABG analysis is commonly performed in clinical settings such as…
Introduction Normal pH is of blood is in the range of 7.35 to 7.45. On an average pH of 7.4 for arterial blood and venous blood, pH is slightly less when compared to arterial blood. If pH is less than this range then we call that status as acidosis and if more than the…