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pHMeaningDefinitionInvolvement in physiologicprocess

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Goes in opposite directionScale of 0-140- extremely acidic14- extremely alkalotic7 – normal (for pH)

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7.35-7.45Normal plasma pH

Anything below 6.8 and above7.8 is unviable as blood pH.

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14

0

7

Acidosis

Normal

Alkalosis

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7

14

0

Acidosis

Normal

Alkalosis

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Normal

Alkalosis

Acidosis

7

14

0

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7.45

7.35

Normal

6.8

7.8

References:

Acidity vs. Alkalinity and pH (link to WorldAnesthesia Online)http://www.nda.ox.ac.uk/wfsa/html/u13/u1312_01.htm

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