Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests: Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis (786 page)

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Authors: Mary A. Williamson Mt(ascp) Phd,L. Michael Snyder Md

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   Interpretation

Increased In

   Respiratory acidosis with CO
2
retention
   Metabolic alkalosis (e.g., prolonged vomiting)
   Airway obstruction
   Alcoholism
   Aldosteronism
   Cardiac disorders
   Emphysema
   Fat embolism
   Pulmonary dysfunction
   Renal disorders

Decreased In

   Respiratory alkalosis, as in hyperventilation
   Metabolic acidosis (e.g., diabetes with ketoacidosis)
   Alcoholic ketosis

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