Question

how to interpert compensation in a lab report?

Answer 1

compensation refers to the body processes that occur to counterbalance the acid -base disturbance

when full compensation has occured ,the PH is within normal limits

full compensation has occured if the pH is in a normal range of 7.35 to 7.45 .if the pH is not with in normal range ,look at the respiratory or metabolic function indicators .

If the condition is a respiratory imbalance ,look at the HCO3 to determine the state of compensation

If the condition is metabolic imbalance ,look at the Pco2 to determine the state of compensation

for example pH 7.45 ,PCO2OF 30MMHG,and Hco3 of 20meq/l - this is a case of respiratory alkalosis ,compensated

the normal ph is 7.35 to 7.45 in a respiratory condition ,an opposite effect will be seen between pH and the pco2 .In this situation the PH is at the high end of the normal value and pco2 is low .In an alkalotic condition ,the pH is elevated .Therefore the values identified above  indicate a respiratory alkalosis that is compensated by the kidneys through the renal excreation of bicarbonate