SAQ45 – ABG – fever and vomiting

A 25 year old man presents to the emergency department after a 2 day illness of fever and vomiting.

Initial blood tests taken soon after arrival.

a. List two (2) calculations to help you to interpret these results.

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b. Using the scenario and the derived values, define the primary abnormality/s.

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c. Using the scenario and the derived values, define the secondary abnormality/s.

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d. Provide a unifying explanation for these results.

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