Case14. Mesenteric Ischemia

Question 1

Describe the pulmonary gas exchange and acid base status.

PO2.           28     On 10 litres
PCO2.        4.4     Low
H+.              52     PH 7.28
HCO3.         16
Lactate.         3.     High
Hb.               12.    Normal

Answer 1

Normal gas exchange/hyperventilation (due to pain)

Partially compensated metabolic acidosis