If someone's pH increases above 7.8, they die. How much would the % buffer have to shift from normal blood pH to endanger your patient's life? pH 6 % buffer in the form of HCO₁ 25 Region of maximum buffering capacity 50 75 Normal blood pH- pK=6.1 100 18 6 5 100 75 50 25 % buffer in the form of H₂CO₁ and CO₂
If someone's pH increases above 7.8, they die. How much would the % buffer have to shift from normal blood pH to endanger your patient's life? pH 6 % buffer in the form of HCO₁ 25 Region of maximum buffering capacity 50 75 Normal blood pH- pK=6.1 100 18 6 5 100 75 50 25 % buffer in the form of H₂CO₁ and CO₂
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