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Last Update: 06/05/2024 02:29 PM

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A patient has been vomiting for days. Her ABG results are pH 7.48, PCO2 of 42 mmHg, and HCO3 of 32 mmol/L. What is the primary acid-base disturbance?
Metabolic alkalosis. 2nd to excessive H+ loss from the stomach.
  1. pH is high (7.3-7.4)
  2. pCO2 is normal (35-50)
  3. HCO3 is high (20-27)