A patient with pH of 7, pCO2 of 30 mmHg and Bicarbonate levels of 10 meq. What is the acid base abnormality?
Correct Answer: Metabolic Acidosis
Description: Since pH is less, and HCO3 is less, it implies metabolic acidosis Now for compensation pCO2 = HCO3 + 15 = 10 + 15 = 25 mm Hg The value predicted is not matching with given pCO2 of 30 mmHg. Implies compensation is not there and it is a mixed disorder. Conclusion metabolic acidosis with respiratory acidosis.
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