Case 3. Pulmonary Embolism

Question 1

Here are some values from someone with a PE:

PO2. 10.3
PCO2. 3.9
H+. 31.2. PH 7.51
HCO3. 25

Describe the gas exchange
Describe the acid base status

Answer 1

Mild type 1 respiratory impairment

Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis