title: Acid-base equilibrium in the blood of sheep.
abstract: The acid-base equilibrium in the blood of sheep is different from that of human blood mainly because of a lower concentration of 2,3-DPG. A nomogram relating pH, pCO2, total CO2 content and base excess has been developed.
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium; D000818:Animals; D001769:Blood; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D012756:Sheep / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen