Q37: A patient arrives in the emergency room apparently in cardiogenic shock due to a massive heart attack. His initial arterial blood sample reveals the following concentrations of ions: Sodium Bicarbonate Free calcium Potassium pH 137 mmol/L 14 mmol/L 2.8 mmol/L 4.8 mmol/L 7.16 To correct the acidosis, the attending physician begins an infusion of sodium bicarbonate and after 1 hr takes another blood sample, which reveals the following values: Sodium Bicarbonate Free calcium Potassium pH 138 mmol/L 22 mmol/L 2.3 mmol/L 4.5 mmol/L 7.34
Q37: A patient arrives in the emergency room apparently in cardiogenic shock due to a massive heart attack. His initial arterial blood sample reveals the following concentrations of ions: Sodium Bicarbonate Free calcium Potassium pH 137 mmol/L 14 mmol/L 2.8 mmol/L 4.8 mmol/L 7.16 To correct the acidosis, the attending physician begins an infusion of sodium bicarbonate and after 1 hr takes another blood sample, which reveals the following values: Sodium Bicarbonate Free calcium Potassium pH 138 mmol/L 22 mmol/L 2.3 mmol/L 4.5 mmol/L 7.34
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