Wallach's Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests: Pathways to Arriving at a Clinical Diagnosis (1105 page)

   Suppressed neuromuscular system

   Pulmonary disorders

   Inadequate mechanical ventilation

   Chronic respiratory acidosis

   Decreased alveolar ventilation

   Hypoventilation

   Compensation in metabolic alkalosis

Decreased In

   Respiratory alkalosis

   Increased stimulation of respiratory center

   Hypermetabolic states

   Mechanical hyperventilation

   Compensation in metabolic acidosis

   Limitations

   Respiratory conditions will primarily affect pCO
₂
, whereas metabolic disturbances are first reflected in the HCO
₃
⁻
.