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ABG Changes with Compensation (if present) Metabolic (HCO 3 Respiratory (PaCO 2 ) ↑ ↓ ↓ ↑
Primary ABG Abnormalities HCO 3 PaCO 2 pH ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↑ ↓
Acid-Base Abnormalities Acid-Base Abnormality Respiratory Respiratory
Alkalemia Metabolic Acidemia Metabolic
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