pH = 7.30, pCO2 = 38, HCO3 = 18 signifies:
* Since pH is less, and HCO3 is less it implies metabolic acidosis. * Now for compensation pCO2= HCO3+15 = 18 + 15 = 33. * The value predicted is not matching with given pCO2 of 38 mm Hg. * It implies compensation is not there and it is a Mixed disorder * Conclusion metabolic acidosis with respiratory acidosis
Metabolic acidosis with compensatory respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis with compensatory metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory alkalosis with compensatory metabolic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis with respiratory acidosis
Respiratory Failure