Case 7. Aspiration pnuemonia Flashcards
1
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.
