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Hs and Ts – Hydrogen Ions Video
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- Hydrogen ion excess, or acidosis, is one of the Hs and Ts and a reversible cause of cardiac arrest.
- The normal pH is 7.35–7.45.
- Acidosis results in the body’s decreased ability to access oxygen in the lungs.
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