Spray your baby's hair with warm water. Spray the comb with water or use a damp cloth to gently moisten her hair if she dislikes the feeling of having her hair sprayed. Start with the hair around the ears. Comb your baby's hair, then take a lock of hair between your forefinger and middle finger.
Probably not. There is such a thing as a slow metabolism. But slow metabolism is rare, and it's usually not what's behind being overweight or obese â that's ultimately a result of interactions among genetics, diet, physical activity and other factors. Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Even when you're at rest, your body needs energy for functions such as breathing, circulating blood and repairing cells. The number of calories your body uses for these basic functions is known as your basal metabolic rate.
ABGs also measure base excess/base deficit (BE/BD), which is the best indicator of the degree of acidosis/alkalosis. BE/BD is measured by gauging the amount of acid or base that is required to titrate the patient's blood sample to a pH of 7.40, given a PCO 2 level of 40 mm Hg at 37 degrees Celsius.BE/BD is a more accurate reflection of the body's state, and it is recommended over calculations using the HCO 3 level.actic acidosis and other forms of organic acidosis generally do not present with a significant potassium shift. Glucose level is commonly elevated in DKA, and it may be low, normal, or mildly elevated in alcoholic ketoacidosis. The BUN and creatinine levels are elevated in uremic acidosis.