acid-base
2 articles in this field-note collection.
Blood gas pH: normal range, what low or high means
Blood pH is normally 7.35 to 7.45. Here's what a low or high result usually means, how to read it with pCO2 and bicarbonate, and when it's urgent.
Anion gap blood test: normal range, high and low causes
The anion gap is a quick math check on your electrolytes. What's normal, why it runs high or low, how to read it with bicarbonate and albumin, and when to act.