3. Old stuff
          3.2. Old physio stuff (around 2005)
              3.2.3. Physiology
                  3.2.3.1. Acid and base
 3.2.3.1.2. Defence to acid-base disturbance 

Defence to acid-base disturbance

Defence to acid-base disturbance

Step 1: Buffering

Step 2: Respiratory compensation
--> Alteration of PaCO2

Step 3: Renal compensation
--> Alteration of HCO3 excretion