Case 21. Acute Pancreatitis

Question 1

Describe the gas exchange and acid base status:

PO2.         10.8.    On 15litres
PCO2.        3.2
H+.             47        PH. 7.33
HCO3.        15
Lactate.      3

Answer 1

Severe type 1 respiratory impairment

Partially compensated metabolic acidosis