Case 1. Obesity

Question 1

Here are some values from a patient with Pickwickian syndrome;

PO2. 9.6
PCO2. 7.3
H+. 45. PH 7.35
HCO3. 29

Describe the gas exchange.
Describe the acid base status.

Answer 1

PO2: Low
PH : 7.45
PCO2: high
HCO3 : high

chronic type 2 respiratory impairment
Compensated respiratory acidosis