Case 18. Aspirin OD

Question 1

Describe the pulmonary gas exchange and acid base status.

RR           25
PO2.        14
PCO2.      3.1
H+.           39       PH 7.4
HCO3.     17

Answer 1

Hyperventilation

Compensated metabolic acidosis or
Compensated respiratory alkalosis

aspirin is a direct stimulant of the resp centre.

Complex case.