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Homework Statement
Trying to create an equation to calculate the expected bicarbonate level given a respiratory acidosis or alkalosis (this is purely a math question, though).
I am not sure if my equations are in the right format in terms of the order of operations and use of brackets, etc.
Homework Equations
The laws are:The [HCO3-] will increase by 4 mmol/l for every 10 mmHg increase in PaCO2 above 40mmHg.
The [HCO3-] will decrease by 5 mmol/l for every 10 mmHg decrease in pCO2 below 40 mmHg.
By the way "24" comes from the midpoint of the normal value of HCO3-.