Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests: Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis (1105 page)

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   Suppressed neuromuscular system
   Pulmonary disorders
   Inadequate mechanical ventilation
   Chronic respiratory acidosis
   Decreased alveolar ventilation
   Hypoventilation
   Compensation in metabolic alkalosis

Decreased In

   Respiratory alkalosis
   Increased stimulation of respiratory center
   Hypermetabolic states
   Mechanical hyperventilation
   Compensation in metabolic acidosis
   Limitations
   Respiratory conditions will primarily affect pCO
2
, whereas metabolic disturbances are first reflected in the HCO
3

.

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