An ABG analysis shows:pH 7.2, raised pCO2, decreased HCO3: Diagnosis is :
Ref Harrison 19 th ed pg 316-17 There is acidosis ( pH<7.35) Raised PCO2 indicates that change in CO2 is in keeping with change in pH.the respiratory component is therefore primary DecreasedHCO3 indicates that change in HCO3 is also primary
Respiratory acidosis
Compensated metabolic acidosis
Respiratory and metabolic acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Respiratory system