What is the CO2 level in metabolic acidosis?
What is the CO2 level in metabolic acidosis? Metabolic acidosis is due to alterations in bicarbonate, so the pCO2 is less than 40 since it is not the cause of the primary acid-base disturbance. In metabolic acidosis, the distinguishing lab value is a decreased bicarbonate (normal range 21 to 28 mEq/L). Is TCO2 the same […]