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Last Update: 06/05/2024 02:26 PM

Current Deck: SLS Cards::8. Acute renal failure/ electrolyte disorders

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A patient presents with a decreased rate and depth of breathing. Arterial blood gas (ABG) shows a pH of 7.28, PCO2 of 50 mmHg, and HCO3 of 26 mmol/L. What is the primary acid-base disorder?
Respiratory acidosis.
  1. pH is low (7.3-7.4)
  2. pCO2 is high normal (35-50) - CO2 building up as ventilation decreased
  3. HCO3 is normal (20-27) - hasn't compensated yet