How did you arrive at your answer?
| pH | low - acidotic |
| pCO2 | low |
| pO2 | low side of normal |
| HCO3 | low |
| Lactate | raised |
's blood gas still shows a metabolic acidosis although her CO2 level is now lower than the normal range indicating that her body is starting to address the issues.
's body is starting to develop compensation.
Metabolic Acidosis with a high lactate level.
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 |
