AN EQUATION FOR CALCULATING "DERIVED" ACID–BASE PARAMETERS

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An equation to derive standard bicarbonate from any given pH and [Formula: see text] values was derived based on the observation of an empirical exponential relationship between hydrogen ion concentration and the slope of standard bicarbonate/[Formula: see text]. The equation was used in a computer program to give tables of calculated values of various derived parameters that are presently used in clinical acid–base assessment; namely, standard bicarbonate, buffer base, and base excess, from a given range of pH and [Formula: see text] values including variations imposed by hematocrit values. A new term, "non-respiratory acid excess", is introduced.

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