Case 17 Renal Cholic

Question 1

Describe the gas exchange and acid base status.

PO 2.          13.2
PCO2.          4.2
H+.               43   PH. 7.37
HCO 3.         18
k                    3.0

Answer 1

Hyperventilation secondary to metabolic acidosis.

Fully compensated metabolic acidosis