3. Physiology
        3.1. Acid and base
            3.1.1. Basics of acid-base
3.1.1.8. Base excess

Base excess

 

Base excess = the amount of acid that would restore 1 litre of blood to pH of 7.4 at a PCO2 of 40mmHg
* [PK1:p232]

--> ???? BE is positive in alkalosis, negative in acidosis

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(Unfortunately very little information can be found in textbooks regarding base excess.)

 



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