A two-month-old boy is brought in mottled, grey and unresponsive after two days of gastroenteritis symptoms.
He is hypotensive and tachycardic. After IV access, bloods and VBG are taken and 10 mL/kg normal saline is given.
VBG: pH 7.18, pCO2 39, pO2 31, HCO3 14, BE -13.2, Na 125, K 8.3, Cl 94, glucose 3.0, lactate 4.8. Hb 154.
Describe and interpret the VBG.
(Marked out of 4.0)
/ 4
List three other blood tests you would send and briefly justify each.
(Marked out of 3.0)
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Based on the VBG, describe your management of this baby.
(Marked out of 6.0)
/ 6
Total Score: 0 / 13
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