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Blood Gas Result
Arterial Sample
Time: 20:33
| pH | 7.1 |
| pCO2 | 3.0 kPa |
| pO2 | 10 kPa |
| HCO3 | 14 mmols/L |
| Lactate | 4.4 mmols/L |
Normal Values
| pH | 7.35-7.45 |
| pCO2 | 3.5-5.0 kPa |
| pO2 | 10.6-13.3 kPa |
| HCO3 | 24-32 mmols/L |
| Lactate | 0.5-1.6 mmols/L |
