ABG Results in Metabolic Alkalosis

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Box 11-25

This chart shows typical ABG findings in uncompensated and compensated metabolic alkalosis.

	Uncompensated	Compensated
pH	>7.45	Normal
PaCO₂ (mm Hg)	Normal	>45
Bicarbonate (mEq/L)	>26 or normal	>26 or normal