ABG help

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What would you say for an ABG with these values:

pH: 7.1

CO2: 62 

pO2: 84

HCO3: 13

SaO2: 91%

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mixed resp/metabolic acidosis. Also called combined. So basically bad compensation. Anion gap should really be done. As well as other labs to help narrow things down with H&P to help too. 

SarahRN ABG's on YouTube is helpful and educational! 

 

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