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9th February 2024

A 64-year-old male was admitted with acute shortness of breath and hypoxia on a background of COPD.

A 64-year-old male was admitted with acute shortness of breath and hypoxia on a background of COPD. CXR showed hyperinflated lungs. Bloods unremarkable.

Blood gas on 28% venturi is as follows:

Investigation Results Normal value
pH 7.30 7.35-7.45
pCO2 9.3 kPa 4.7-6.0 kPa
pO2 14 kPa >10.5 kPa
HCO3- 28 mmol/l 22-29 mmol/l

What does the blood gas show?

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