close Partial compensation means that the pH is still abnormal. Full compensation means that the pH is back to normal.

close The pH is still high, so it is only partially compensated. When the pH is normal, it will be fully compensated.

close The pH is high (alkalotic), so the primary problem must be an alkalosis of some sort.

close CO 2 is the respiratory component.

HCO 3 - is the metabolic component.

-7.5 mEq/L

normal: (-2) - 2 mEq/L close Hint... This BE is low (acidotic). The pH and CO 2 are both alkalotic, but the BE is not, so the BE is the compensation.

15 mEq/L

normal: 22-26 mEq/L close Hint... This HCO 3 - is low (acidotic). The pH and CO 2 are both alkalotic, but the HCO 3 - is not, so the HCO 3 - is the compensation.

20 mmHg

normal: 35-45 mmHg close Hint... This CO 2 is low (alkalotic). The pH and CO 2 are both alkalotic, so the CO 2 is a primary cause. 20 mmHg = 2.7 kPa