Blood Gas Analysis and Interpretation
STEPS TO ANALYSIS
1. Look at PH. Alkalotic or acidotic? 
   - If alkalotic, then it is an alkalosis. 
   - If acidotic, then it is an acidosis.
2. Look at components.
   - pCO2 (respiratory component) - alkalotic or acidotic?
   - Bicarb/BE/BD (metabolic component) - alkalotic or acidotic?
3. Which component agrees with pH?
   - Whichever agrees with pH (respiratory or metabolic) is "Primary".
   - If the other component is in the other direction, it is "Secondary".
   - If they both agree, then it is "Combined".

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