The following results were obtained from a 32-year-old female admitted with severe asthma.
Parameter | Patient Value |
Adult Normal Range |
FiO2 | 0.4 | |
pH | 6.92* | 7.35 – 7.45 |
PO2 | 81 mmHg (10.8 kPa) | |
PCO2 | 71.0 mmHg (9.5 kPa) * |
35.0 – 45.0 (4.6 – 6.0) |
SpO2 | 95% | |
Bicarbonate | 14.0 mmol/L* | 22.0 – 26.0 |
Base Excess | -16.0 mmol/L* | -2.0 – +2.0 |
Lactate | 9.0 mmol/L* | 0.5 – 1.6 |
Sodium | 139 mmol/L | 135 – 145 |
Potassium | 4.2 mmol/L | 3.5 – 5.0 |
Chloride | 108 mmol/L* | 95 – 105 |
Glucose | 19.2 mmol/L* | 3.5 – 6.0 |
a) Describe the abnormalities and give a potential reason for each. (40% marks)
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