Saturday, April 16, 2011

Metabolic Alkalosis Calculator

If Bicarbonate < 40, Predicted PaCO2 = 0.7 * HCO3 + 21 (+/- 1.5)
If Bicarbonate >= 40, Predicted PaCO2 = 0.7 * HCO3 + 19 (+/- 7.5)
Bicarbonate Excess (mEq/L) = 0.4 * body weight (kg) * (HCO3 - 24)

Calculates predicted PaCO2 and excess bicarbonate based on bicarbonate and body weight.


Metabolic Alkalosis Calculator

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