Case 22. Dehydration

Question 1

Describe the gas exchange and acid base status.

P02.          11.1
PCO2.        6.4
H+               36.    PH 7.44
HCO3.         32
K.                 3

Answer 1

Type 2 respiratory impairment

Compensated metabolic alkalosis

Type 2 because there is CO2 retention
Metabolic alkalosis due to very high bicarb

Complex case