Case 24. Venous Sample! Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the gas exchange and acid base status.
PO2. 5 PCO2. 5 H+. 35. PH 7.45 HCO3. 24 Sats. 70% Probe 99%
A
Severe type 1 respiratory impairment
Normal acid base.
The ABG does not fit the clinical picture. The pt looks well, a bit SOB, but clearly doesn’t have a PO2 of 5! Note also the finger says don’t match the ABG sats.
