Case 15. DKA

Question 1

Describe the gas exchange and acid base status:

RR. 26
BM. 25

PO2.          28.     On 10 L
PCO2.       1.5
H+.             90.      PH 7.1
NHO3.       6 !
Lactate.       1
Glucose.     35

Answer 1

Hyperventilation (kussmauls respiration)

Severe partially compensated metabolic acidosis.