‘equation.
by are the relative,
2 1H1PO,- ble pai s 6.8. What
oO a a hp impede ape poy
Heo,
Pi = tog HO
48-68 +1og HPO"
4PQ,'
For this buffer pair, HPO,-? is A~ and 1,20, Thus, the Henderson—Hasselbaleh
equation can be used to calculate that the cr >» Of HPO, is 100 times that of
HPO, in a.urine sample of pH.
4. Titration curves (Figure 5-18)
= describe how the pH of a buffered soli. je 69 HY fons are added to itor
removed from it.
A ihe A Penate cided tothe solution, the HA form is produced; as Hviona are removed,
the A~ form is produced.
A buffer is most effective inthe lin
removal of H*
portion of the titration curve, where the addition oF
in pH.
when the pH of the solution equals:Tiere ee es = ee To pa
1 In metabolic acidosis, the serum (HCO, dec is depleted in buffering
fixed acid For electroneutrality, the concentration of another anion must increas®
to replace HCO; That anion can be Cr-or it can be an unmeasured anion.
(1) The serum snion gop is increased if the concentration of an unmeasured anio®
He, Picephate lctat, f-hydrenybutyrate, and formate) is increased to replace
(2) The serum anion gap is normal if the concentration of Cl- is increased to replace
HCO, (hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis)
2 Metabolic.
4. Loss of fixed H’ or gain of base produces a decrease in arterial [H*] (alkalemie).
', As aresult, arterial [HCO;;] increases. This increase is the primary disturbance.
= For example, in vomiting, H* is lost from Fi inthe
See from the stomach, HCO, remains behind in