Winter's Formula for Expected PCO2

 
Input
 
HCO3  

 
Result
 
 
PCO2  
 
Decimal Precision  
 
Notes
  • If expected PCO2 (+- 2) is different from measured PCO2, suspect mixed acid-base disorders.

 
Equations used
 
PCO2 = HCO3 * 1.5 + 8

 

 

 
 
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