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@kayvin A low ph indicates acidosis, high ph is alkalosis. Typically, a “normal range” is 7.35-7.45, but neonates tend to run a bit on the acidic side, anyways, so down to 7.25 is usually ok. There are other values reflected on a blood gas, so ph level only tells a part of the story.

@kayvin So, a blood ph of 7.43 doesn’t represent an acidosis. I think there might be some misunderstandings and miscommunication, so you should ask your daughter’s care team. If you don’t understand the doctor, talk to the RN’s and RT’s; sometimes they can interpret the medical jargon a bit...