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Q & A: Metabolic Alkalosis & Respiratory Acidosis
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17 yo M in shock in ED following severe trauma from MVA pH 7.22, pCO2 30, HCO3 15 Na 139, K 5.4, Cl 100 - ANSWER: Metabolic acidosis AG= Na-(bicarb+Cl)= 139-(15+100)= 24 (high) So he has type A (hypoxic) lactic acidosis causing his increased AG metabolic acidosis 25 yo male find lying on stree...
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