THE evaluation of any acid–base disturbance requires a knowledge of the expected degree of compensation for a primary ... Acid-Base Balance — A Pattern-Analysis Diagram. Authors: Bobby J ...

What Is Acid-Base Balance? The acidity and alkalinity of your blood are measured using the pH scale. The pH scale ranges from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline).

Acid-Base Balance Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by Ann Pietrangelo — Updated on June 7, 2017 Respiratory Acidosis ...