APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Low bicarbonate levels (less than 22 mmol/l) can also cause your kidney disease to get worse. A small group of studies have shown that treatment with sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate pills can help keep kidney disease from getting worse.

Detailed explanation-2: -The normal range of pCO2 is 35 – 45 mmHg (with some variation for chronic CO2 retainers-think COPD). The HCO3 (bicarb) on an ABG is a calculated value. Therefore, the reported serum bicarb value should be factored In to the interpretation. That being said, a normal range for HCO3 is 22-26 mEq/L.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes include liver failure, low blood sugar, alcohol use disorder, cancer and intense exercise. Renal tubular acidosis.