Blood gases
| Patient’s results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation | On admission | 4–6 hours later | Normal range |
| pH | 7.58 | 7.47 | 7.35–7.45 |
| Oxygen pressure (kPa) | 8.25 | 15.0 | 11–14 |
| Carbon dioxide pressure (kPa) | 6.74 | 5.05 | 4.7–6.0 |
| Bicarbonate (mmol/l) | 46 | 50 | 22–30 |
| Base excess (mmol/l) | 21 | 28 | ±2 |