Medical MCQ - A 25 yr old male is found unconscious . In the ER , ABG is performed and reveals :pH - 7.25, PCO2- 60, PO2- 65 and HCO3 -26. What is the diagnosis?

A 25 yr old male is found unconscious . In the ER , ABG is performed and reveals :pH – 7.25, PCO2- 60, PO2- 65 and HCO3 -26. What is the diagnosis?

Respiratory acidosis uncompensated

Respiratory alkalosis compensated

Metabolic acidosis uncompensated

Metabolic alkalosis compensated

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Respiratory acidosis uncompensated

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- pH. 7.25 (acidosis) , PCO2 - 60 (raised ) , HCO3- 26 (normal) - Respiratory acidosis HCO3 is Normal so respiratory acidosis uncompensated

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