Each disorder is shown below with the corresponding labels highlighted in each column in the table. [9]
| Disorder | pH | H⁺ | HCO₃⁻ | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory acidosis | ↓ | ↑ | → (or ↑ chronic) | ↑ |
| Metabolic acidosis | ↓ | ↑ | ↓ | → (or ↓ compensation) |
| Metabolic alkalosis | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ | → (or ↑ compensation) |
| Respiratory alkalosis | ↑ | ↓ | → (or ↓ chronic) | ↓ |