Case 10. Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the pulmonary gas exchange and the acid base balance.
PaO2. 10.2
PaCO2. 5.8
H+. 42 PH 7.38
HCO3. 24
A
Type1 respiratory failure
Normal acid base balance.
The PCO2 is at the upper end of normal and represents a life threatening event.
