Case 7. Aspiration pnuemonia Flashcards

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Q

Describe the pulmonary gas exchange and acid base status:

PAO2. 8.7. On 60% FiO2
PACO2. 4.4
H+. 39 PH 7.4
HCO3. 21

A

type 1 respiratory impairment. Severe due to high FiO2
Mild respiratory alkalosis balanced by a mild metabolic acidosis.

Struggling to understand the acid base balance.

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