[Mase]

Um, yes......exactly.

Definition of Blood pH

Definition of Blood pH Blood pH: The acidity or alkalinity of blood. The pH of any fluid is the measure of the hydrogen ion (H-) concentration. A pH of 7 is neutral. The lower the pH, the more acidic the blood. A variety of factors affect blood pH including what is ingested, vomiting, diarrhea, lung function, endocrine function, kidney function, and urinary tract infection. The normal blood pH is tightly regulated between 7.35 and 7.45.

[Osage Orange]

Well no, you would be wrong. Norms are not written in stone. Respiratory rates, heart rates...etc...vary.

Sure the books say PH 7.35 to 7.45...and they say C02 35-45..and P02 80-100...too. But some folks normal doesn't fit into those spreads.

I can give you plenty of examples...REAL cases. Real people...not from some book you read.

My whole point was you said "always" or something like it...when I first replied. A rule of mine....never say never...and never say always! : )

No worries.......