A person presents with the following parameters. pCO2 : 30 mm Hg, PO2 :105 mm Hg, pH : 7.45. He is having partially compensated –
Correct Answer: Respiratory alkalosis
Description: Increase in pH suggests alkalosis
PCO2 is decreased, this suggests respiratory alkalosis.
The metabolic component cannot be evaluated as data is not provided. So the diagnosis seems to be respiratory alkalosis.
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