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Arterial Blood GasCase 1A 24 year-old woman is found down in Pioneer Square by some bystanders. The medics are called and, upon arrival, find her with an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air and pinpoint pupils on exam. She is brought into the Harborview ER where a room air arterial blood gas is performed and reveals:
On her chemistry panel:
Acid-base status:Alveolar-arterial oxygen difference:Explanation for the clinical picture: |
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